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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 8-10 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flower Color: Green
Other: Greenish
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Tuber
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Drought tolerant
Toxicity: Leaves are poisonous
Roots are poisonous
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Hardy Tapioca

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Location: My garden
Date: 2016-05-12
Location: my garden
Date: 2016-04-08
Location: Tampa, FL
Date: 2015-05-02
At USF Botanical Gardens
Location: Tampa, FL
Date: 2015-05-02
At USF Botanical Gardens
Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2014-09-12

Date: 2021-08-19
Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2014-09-26
Photo by robertduval14
Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2014-09-12
Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2014-09-12
Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2014-09-12
Ignore the yellow spots, probably spider mites.
Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2014-09-26

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy
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