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Ferrariadivaricata

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ferraria (fer-RAY-ree-uh)
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Species
divaricata (dy-vair-ih-KAY-tuh)
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Synonym
Ferraria divaricata subsp. arenosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
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)
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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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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
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Patented
Non-patented
Patent expired
Patent applied for/pending
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

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