Also sold as:
  • Black Diamond™ Crimson Red (JBN1205)

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Vine
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Shade
Water Preferences:In Water
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 7b
Zone 10b
Leaves:Malodorous
Spring ephemeral
Flowers:Malodorous
Blooms on new wood
Flower Color:Mauve
Flower Size:5"-6"
Flower Time:Spring
Late spring or early summer
Late fall or early winter
Inflorescence Type:Cyathium
Suitable Locations:Xeriscapic
Terrariums
Alpine Gardening
Uses:Provides winter interest
Medicinal Herb
Dried Flower
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
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Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances:Tolerates dry shade
Tolerates foot traffic
Humidity tolerant
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Suitable for wintersowing
Seeds are hydrophilic
Propagation: Other methods:Layering
Offsets
Other
Pollinators:Self
Other
Beetles
Containers:Suitable in 1 gallon
Miscellaneous:Dioecious
Conservation status:Near Threatened (NT)

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Sold under the Black Diamond trademark by beckygardener Jul 17, 2015 11:48 AM 4

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