Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
Leaves: | Glaucous: gSeed |
Fruit: | Showy Dehiscent |
Fruiting Time: | Year Round |
Flowers: | Showy: dsilicpeeosbnn rol koadmmwie ts asanr fl e Nocturnal |
Flower Color: | Lavender |
Flower Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting: iaihtetsrnbvqaat euRei. |
Pollinators: | Birds |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
Posted by Metrosideros (Puna, HI - Zone 10b) on Feb 26, 2015 5:06 AM aaiws - coe r crod ealsicnw dAe n [ Reply to this comment | ] |
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