Common names:
Maihuen
Chupa Sangre
Espina Blanca
Espina del Huanaco
Hierba del Guanaco

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 7b
Leaves:Spring ephemeral
Flowers:Fragrant
Flower Color:Blue
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Flower Time:Late spring or early summer
Inflorescence Type:Verticillaster
Suitable Locations:Beach Front
Uses:Dye production
Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Birds
Resistances:Pollution
Salt tolerant
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Leaf
Containers:Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Prefers to be under-potted
Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous:Dioecious
Conservation status:Extinct in the Wild (EW)

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Unusual by webesemps Mar 20, 2014 4:47 AM 8

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