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Slenderleaf Clammyweed

Polanisiatenuifolia

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Genus

Polanisia (pol-uh-NIS-ee-uh)

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Species

tenuifolia (ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Shiny/Glossy

Succulent

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 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

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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