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China Cotton, Nankeen, Oriental Cotton 'Nankeen Brown'

Gossypiumnanking

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Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Gossypium (gos-SIP-ee-um)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 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
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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Ada, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2009 | positive

Pre-1860s cotton. The copper-colored lint actually becomes brighter after being washed.

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