Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Apodanthera (ap-oh-DAN-ther-uh) (Info)
Species: herrerae (her-ER-ah-ee) (Info)
Category:
Annuals
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vines and Climbers
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Bronze-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)
Patent Information:
Patented
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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