Physoplexis Species, Devil's Claw, Tufted Horned Rampion

Physoplexiscomosa

Family
Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Physoplexis (fy-so-PLEKS-is)
Species
comosa (kom-OH-suh)
Synonym
Phyteuma comosum
Phyteuma comosum var. beguinotii
Sun Exposure
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Parker, Colorado

Portland, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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East Haddam, CT | December 2010 | neutral

This is not an easy plant to grow for me. It needs slug protection and is best placed in a crevice. Too much water will easily kill it,...Read More

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