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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Summer
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Alpine Gardening
Toxicity: Other: Fine hairs on all plant parts of Onosma cause skin irritation when dried; wear gloves for seed collection, spring clean-up.
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Golden Drop

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Location: My garden, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; zone 3.
Date: 2012-06-24
Location: My garden, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; zone 3.
Date: 2012-12-08

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