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Lotusjacobaeus

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lotus (LO-tus)
Species
jacobaeus (jak-koh-BAY-ee-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Albany, California

Richmond, California

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| August 2001 | neutral

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