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Acmadeniatetragona

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Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Acmadenia (ak-ma-den-EE-ah)
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Species
tetragona (tet-ra-GON-uh)
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Synonym
Acmadenia strobilina
Adenandra tetragona
Bucco tetragona
Diosma tetragona
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

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Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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Acmadenia tetragona :
Origin :South Africa
A small compact mounded shrub with full of tiny bright pink flowers and succlent...Read More

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