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Scorzonerahispanica

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Scorzonera (skor-ZON-er-uh)

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Species

hispanica (his-PAN-ih-kuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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positive

neutral

negative

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