Common names:
Java Kapok
Kapok
Silk-Cotton Tree
Java Cotton
Samauma

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 2
Leaves:Malodorous
Flowers:Showy
Flower Time:Late spring or early summer
Suitable Locations:Alpine Gardening
Wildlife Attractant:Hummingbirds
Miscellaneous:Monocarpic

photo credit: David J. Stang

Comments:
Posted by robertduval14 (Mason, New Hampshire - Zone 5b) on Apr 19, 2013 4:15 PM

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