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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 12 inches to 18 inches
Plant Spread: 18 inches to 24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: sterile
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Other: Patented cultivar; asexual propagation without a licence is prohibited.
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP23,101
Parentage: Sport of: Walfrasun

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Trade name information:
Trade Name: Fragrant Star
Cultivar name: 'Walfrastar'
Also sold as:
  • Walberton's Fragrant Star

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Location: Hamilton Square Perennial Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2016-01-15
Zone 9b. Wonderful winter coloration of the foliage.
Location: Hamilton Square Perennial Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2016-02-17
Zone 9b. This was mistaken as a Euphorbia by quite a few people b
Location: KALAMA WA
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Location: Hamilton Square  Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2016-02-28
Zone 9b.
Location: Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2016-03-05
Zone 9b.
Location: KALAMA WA
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Date: 2013-06-09
Location: In my garden
Date: 2013-06-09
Location: In my garden
Date: 2013-06-09

Date: 2013-06-09

Date: 2013-06-09
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