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Bluehearts, American Bluehearts

Buchneraamericana

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Species

americana (a-mer-ih-KAY-na)

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Synonym

Buchnera angustifolia

Buchnera breviflora

Buchnera floridana

Erinus americanus

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

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)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Lavender

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

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Bluehearts, American Bluehearts Buchnera americana is Native to Texas and other States.

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