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Calceolaria Species, Pocketbook Plant, Slipper Flower, Slipperwort

Calceolariafilicaulis

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Genus

Calceolaria (kal-ke-oh-lar-ee-uh)

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Species

filicaulis (fil-ee-KAW-liss)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Other Details

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Biennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Regional

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

Richmond, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral

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negative

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