Family: Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Mirabilis (mih-RAB-ih-liss) (Info) Species: laevis var. crassifolia
Synonym:Mirabilis californica Synonym:Mirabilis californica var. cedrosensis Synonym:Mirabilis cedrosensis Synonym:Mirabilis heimerlii Synonym:Mirabilis laevis var. cedrosensis
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Category: Shrubs
Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color: Magenta (Pink-Purple)
Bloom Time: Mid Spring Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage: Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured Rubbery-Textured
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting: Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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