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Daubenyaaurea

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Genus
Daubenya (dow-BEN-ya)
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Species
aurea (AW-re-uh)
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Synonym
Daubenya aurea var. coccinea
Daubenya coccinea
Daubenya fulva
Massonia aurea
Massonia lutea
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Foliage
Herbaceous
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Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
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Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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