Common names:
Flaming Torch
Bromeliad
Summer Torch

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 7a
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Brown
Flower Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late winter and early spring
Spring
Late spring or early summer
Other
Inflorescence Type: Catkin
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Topiary
Uses: Cooked greens
Resistances: Powdery Mildew
Tolerates foot traffic
Propagation: Other methods: Bulbs
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Preferred depth
Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous: Monocarpic
Conservation status: Extinct (EX)

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