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Anemopsis californica

 
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Family: Saururaceae
Genus: Anemopsis (an-em-MOP-sis) (Info)
Species: californica (kal-ih-FOR-nik-uh) (Info)

One member has or wants this plant for trade.

Category:
Herbs
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Pale Green
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Soil pH requirements:
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
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)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral frostweed On Nov 22, 2006, frostweed from Arlington, TX
(Zone 8a) wrote:

Yerba Mansa, Lizard Tail Anemopsis californica is native to Texas and other States.

Positive rylaff On May 1, 2004, rylaff from Niceville, FL
(Zone 8b) wrote:

I have this growing in one of my bog areas. I really like this one. The bloom starts out white and then develops red spots over the course of a couple of weeks. The leaves also take on a red tint. Almost looks like someone splashed paint on it.

Regional...

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

Goodyear, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Queen Creek, Arizona
Clayton, California
Fairfield, California
San Diego, California
San Leandro, California
Niceville, Florida
Port Saint Joe, Florida
Dearborn Heights, Michigan
San Antonio, Texas



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