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Rugel's Pawpaw, Rugel's False Pawpaw, Yellow Squirrel Banana

Deeringothamnusrugelii

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Species
rugelii (roo-GEL-ee-eye)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
This plant is fire-retardant
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing

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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)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional
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