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Serruriaaitonii

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Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Serruria (ser-ROO-ree-uh)
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Species
aitonii (AY-ton-ee-eye)
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Synonym
Protea aitonii
Serruria argentifolia
Serruria multifida
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 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

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Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Lavender
Silver/Gray
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

San Leandro, California

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