Pergularia Species

Pergulariadaemia

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Pergularia (per-guh-LAY-ree-a)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Red
Pale Green
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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(Zone 10b) | February 2010 | positive

(Pergularia daemia)
pergularia daemia twining herb with milky sap covered with hairs growing wide...Read More

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