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Centranthusmacrosiphon

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Family

Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Centranthus (sen-TRAN-thus)

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Species

macrosiphon (mak-roh-SY-fon)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Happenstance

Northern California, CA | August 2003 | positive

Hardy annual in 9b, fast grower, loaded with flowers, holds up well to lots of sun and high temps.

Terry

Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | August 2001 | neutral

This species bears a superficial resemblance to Centranthus ruber, "....with opposite, elliptic, greenish-grey leaves, some of which may ...Read More

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