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Calceolaria, Lady Slipper, Pocketbook Plant, Slipperwort

Calceolaria× herbeohybrida

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Genus

Calceolaria (kal-ke-oh-lar-ee-uh)

Info

Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

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

N/A

Bloom Color

Red

Scarlet (dark red)

Orange

Red-Orange

Gold (yellow-orange)

Pale Yellow

Bright Yellow

Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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neutrals

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DaylilySLP

Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | May 2018 | neutral

From Wikipedia:
Interspecific hybrid in the genus Calceolaria involving C. crenatiflora, C. corymbosa and C. cana

Baa

| September 2001 | neutral

Bushy, compact plant which is grown as an annual but is perennial when over wintered indoors. Has ovate, softly hairy, mid green, opposi...Read More

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