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Zaluzianskya capensis

 
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Family: Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Zaluzianskya (zal-oo-zee-AN-skee-uh) (Info)
Species: capensis (ka-PEN-sis) (Info)

Synonym:Nycterinia capensis

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13 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Annuals

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

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

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
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)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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Profile:

3 positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral berrygirl On Mar 12, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:

Native to South Africa, this relative of the snapdragon is a night bloomer and exquisitely fragrant. The clusters of dainty purplish flowers are pure white on the inside. Mentioned in a 1935 book of annuals.Native to South Africa, this relative of the snapdragon is a night bloomer and exquisitely fragrant. The clusters of dainty purplish flowers are pure white on the inside. Mentioned in a 1935 book of annuals.

Annual; 1 ft tall
Seed to bloom: 10-12 wks
Color: White with purple undersides
Full sun
Soil: Regular, well-drained
Hardiness: HHA

Sowing Instructions
NIGHT PHLOX 426 'MIDNIGHT CANDY'
Type: Annual
SEED
Depth: 1/16"
Sprout time: 7-10 Days
Tip: Sow outdoors after frost.
Growing tip: Enjoy the fragrance in the evening.


(info from SELECT SEEDS catalog)

Positive saya On Feb 28, 2005, saya from Heerlen
Netherlands (Zone 8b) wrote:

So tiny..not showy at all...but what a great scent at night.
Just sow it in pots so that you can put these close to where you sit during summerevenings or sow it near to your bedroomwindow...you 'll sure have nice dreams.

Positive holm On Feb 3, 2005, holm from Columbus, OH wrote:

Very easy to grow, and in large numbers has an intoxicating scent at night. Rather weedy plant, not much to look at; best planted among or behind plants that are showier during the day.

Positive mystic On Feb 19, 2003, mystic from Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) wrote:

Has a maroon bud during the day and at night opens with a delicate white blooms with a wonderful fragrance. Will tolerate some shade.

Neutral lupinelover On Jan 29, 2003, lupinelover from Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) wrote:

Night-fragrant.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Martinez, California
San Francisco, California
Seaside, California
Vancouver, Washington



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