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Macbrideacaroliniana

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Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Macbridea (mak-BRIDE-ee-a)
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Species
caroliniana (kair-oh-lin-ee-AN-uh)
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Synonym
Macbridea pulchra
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
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Bloom Color
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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Soil pH requirements

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Seed Collecting

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