Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | In Water Wet |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Leaves: | Good fall color Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Nocturnal Blooms on new wood |
Flower Size: | 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Spring Summer |
Inflorescence Type: | Cluster |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Dye production Suitable for forage Useful for timber production |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees: irtlalg schnnaeeoept gent& rsinc Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Birds Humidity tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Sow in situ: 2a oayleesCneutg sotdatgom inmid tetmitpb erk en.annw Di p :e3. Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane Crowns Other |
Pollinators: | Water Beetles Bumblebees |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Carnivorous |
Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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