Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 3 |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Semi-evergreen Malodorous |
Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening Espalier |
Uses: | Good as a cover crop |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Gophers/Voles Tolerates foot traffic |
Toxicity: | Roots are poisonous Fruit is poisonous Other: dseSe |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Other |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon |
Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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