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Incarvilleadelavayi

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Family
Bignoniaceae (big-no-nih-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Incarvillea (in-kar-VIL-ee-uh)
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Species
delavayi (del-uh-VAY-ee)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

Calistoga, California

Miami, Florida

Wellborn, Florida

Chicago, Illinois

Boston, Massachusetts

Bellaire, Michigan

Florence, Mississippi

Mayview, Missouri

Tuckerton, New Jersey

Hannibal, New York

Glouster, Ohio

WALTERVILLE, Oregon

Verona, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

Leesburg, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

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braun06
Irving, TX (Zone 8a) | September 2010 | negative

I planted this from some roots I bought at the store and they flowered however they never looked good through the whole growing season. ...Read More

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holeth
Corpus Christi, TX (Zone 9a) | January 2010 | neutral

Opened the Sunday paper this week. A popular corporate bulb company is adding a common name to this plant. They're marketing it under t...Read More

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PurplePansies
Deal, NJ (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | neutral

Very easy from seed..... fast and complete germination.... now I just have to wait for the plants to grow up!!!! :)

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Deanne
Franktown, CO (Zone 5a) | August 2001 | neutral

Seeds need no pretreatment but need light to germinate. Do NOT cover. Takes about 14 days to germinate with soil temp at 60-65 degrees F.

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Terry
Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | March 2001 | neutral

Height: 18-24"
Spacing: 12-15"
Hardiness: Zones 6-10
Light: Sun to light shade
Pronunciation: in-kar-VIL-ee-...Read More

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