Ceratotheca, White South African Foxglove 'Alba'

Ceratothecatriloba

Genus
Ceratotheca (ser-uh-toh-THEK-uh)
Species
triloba (try-LO-buh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tampa, Florida

Barbourville, Kentucky

Minneapolis, Minnesota

North Augusta, South Carolina

Fate, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Fate, TX (Zone 8a) | October 2006 | positive

it thrived in fate (near dallas) thru the summer of the '06 drought. hope to sow seeds for more plants next year.

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Tampa, FL (Zone 10a) | July 2006 | positive

Easy to grow from seed planted in garden beds in areas with long summers (I am in USDA Zone 9b). It does need a minimum of care. It will ...Read More

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