Family: Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Chamaenerion (kam-ay-NER-ee-on) (Info)
Species: caucasicum (kaw-KAS-ee-kum) (Info)
Category:
Herbs
Perennials
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness:
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Magenta (Pink-Purple)
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Blue-Green
Smooth-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
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