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Crotalaria avonenis

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Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Crotalaria (kroh-tuh-LAR-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: avonenis

Category:
Herbs
Perennials

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

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Silver/Gray
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details:
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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By TamiMcNally

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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
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Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	NativePlantFan9	On Feb 2, 2005, NativePlantFan9 from Boca Raton, FL (Zone 10a) wrote: Avon Park Harebells, Avon Park Bells, Avon Park Rattlebox or Tortoise Bells (Crotalaria avonensis) is native and endemic to the dry Florida Scrub, dunes, sandhills, and white sand scrub of central Florida. It is found in Highlands and Polk counties in central Florida (zones 9a and 9b). It grows as a small to medium shrub or scrubby shrub or groundcover. Due to habitat destruction, this rare native plant is sadly listed as endangered by the U.S. and state of Florida. The small flowers are yellow or yellowish to orangish. If cultivated, it would be useful for a wildlife or native plant garden mimicking the dry Florida Scrub with scrub plants and vegetation. It needs full sun or very light shade.
Neutral	TamiMcNally	On Jun 11, 2004, TamiMcNally from Lake Placid, FL (Zone 9b) wrote: US & Florida endangered species

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