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Chamaenerioncaucasicum

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Family

Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Chamaenerion (kam-ay-NER-ee-on)

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Species

caucasicum (kaw-KAS-ee-kum)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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KashtanGeorge

Los Angeles, CA (Zone 10a) | December 2008 | positive

Grows at Teberda wildlife preserve, the Northern Caucasus and Caucasus in general. The plant can be used for decorative purposes.

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