Alonsoa Species, Mask Flower

Alonsoaacutifolia

Family
Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Alonsoa (ah-LON-so-uh)
Species
acutifolia (a-kew-ti-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Alonsoa acutifolia subsp. diversifolia
Hemimeris acutifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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