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Ram's Horn

Proboscidealouisianica subsp. fragrans

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Proboscidea louisianica subsp. fragrans by eatmyplants

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Genus

Proboscidea (pro-bosk-ee-DEE-uh)

Info

Synonym

Martynia fragrans

Martynia violacea

Proboscidea fallax

Proboscidea fragrans

Proboscidea violacea

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Succulent

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

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

Sedalia, Missouri

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | September 2006 | neutral

Ram's Horn Proboscidea louisianica subsp. Fragrans, is Endemic to Texas.

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