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Fumaria Species, Common Fumitory, Beggary, Earth Smoke, Wax Dolls

Fumariaofficinalis

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Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Fumaria (foo-MAR-ee-uh)

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Species

officinalis (oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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Fumaria Species, Common Fumitory, Beggary, Earth Smoke, Wax Dolls

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