Family: Caprifoliaceae
Genus: Triosteum (try-oh-SEE-um) (Info)
Species: himalayanum (him-uh-LAY-an-um) (Info)
Synonym:Triosteum erythrocarpum
Synonym:Triosteum fargesii
Category:
Perennials
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Red
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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:
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Propagation Methods:
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting:
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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