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Schizanthusporrigens

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Schizanthus porrigens by Joy
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Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Schizanthus (ski-ZAN-thus)
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Species
porrigens (por-RIG-ens)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional
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