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Mutisia sinuata

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Mutisia (mu-TIS-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: sinuata (sin-yoo-AY-tuh) (Info)

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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Shrubs
Vines and Climbers

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Coral/Apricot
Red-Orange
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Silver/Gray
Blue-Green

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

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Gardeners' Notes:

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Positive Ursula On Apr 28, 2005, Ursula from Santiago
Chile (Zone 9b) wrote:

This Mutisia species is endemic to the Andes Mountains portion shared by Chile and Argentina (between South Lat. 28° and 36°), at an altitude between 1600 and 3800m above sea level.

This is a scrambling vine. Each stem is between 30 and 50 cm long. They grow associated either to higher vegetation that allows them to climb up to 50 cm, or rocks through which they scramble.
Sowing recommendations: during autumn, in a mix of equal parts of sharp river sand, compost and regular garden soil. Cover this mix with a layer of sand, place the seeds and barely cover with another layer of sharp river sand. Ideally, use individual pots, because root disturbance can lead the seedling to die when transplanted. Place your pots in a cold frame or a cold greenhouse if you have heavy rains in your area. If you have snow, place the pots outdoors and let nature do the job.
Mutisia sinuata is an amazing addition to any rock garden or as ground cover and hardy to at least an equivalent to a USA zone.6b.



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