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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 18 to 24 inches
Fruit: Other: Dry single-seeded pubescent achene
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Uses: Medicinal Herb
Will Naturalize
Resistances: Drought tolerant

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Common names
  • Elephant's Foot

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