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Operculina Species, Tansy Leaf Lidpod,Tansy-Leaf Lidpod

Operculinapinnatifida

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Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Operculina (oh-per-koo-LEE-nuh)
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Species
pinnatifida (pin-nat-ih-FY-duh)
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Synonym
Convolvulus pinnatifidus
Convolvulus triflorus
Ipomoea megacarpa
Ipomoea ornithopoda
Ipomoea pinnatifida
Sun Exposure

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Foliage
Herbaceous
Height

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Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time

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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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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

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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Tansy-leaf Lidpod Operculina pinnatifida,is Endemic to Texas.

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