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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 4-6 feet
Plant Spread: 6-8 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Gray-green
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Bloom Size: 4"-5"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Early Salmon Pincushion

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Location: Los Angeles Arboretum, Arcadia, California
Date: 2012-03-31

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