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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Dry
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Pink
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
3"-4"
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Scarify seeds: germinate following wildfires in habitat
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Other: reportedly difficult to propagate
Pollinators: Birds
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Pincushion Flower

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Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 2018-03-13
Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 2018-03-13
Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 2018-04-01

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