General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Deciduous
Other: Consists of two narrow, blue-green leaves with spiral twist about 1/4 way along the leaf.
Fruit: Showy
Fruiting Time: Summer
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Creamy-white
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Underground structures: Bulb
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Needs specific temperature: 75ºF-80ºF
Days to germinate: 10 to 20 days
Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow, pressing lightly into the soil
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant

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Common names
  • Mountain Paintbrush

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