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Tripterisoppositifolia

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Tripteris (TRIP-tear-is)
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Species
oppositifolia (op-po-sit-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Calendula glabrata
Calendula oppositifolia
Osteospermum glabratum
Osteospermum oppositifolium
Tripteris oppositifolium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-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
Bronze
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Jacksonville, Florida

Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Saint Cloud, Florida

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