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Limberbush, Dragon’s Blood

Jatrophacardiophylla

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Family

Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Jatropha (JAT-roh-fuh)

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Species

cardiophylla (kard-ee-oh-FIL-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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