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Schizanthus, Butterfly Flower, Poor Man's Orchid 'Angel Wings'

Schizanthuspinnatus

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Schizanthus pinnatus by RosinaBloom
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Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Schizanthus (ski-ZAN-thus)
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Species
pinnatus (pin-NAY-tus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Pink
Red
Bright Yellow
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
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

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Clarksville, Tennessee

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