Tarlmounia Species, Curtain Creeper, Vernonia Creeper

Tarlmouniaelliptica

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Species
elliptica (ee-LIP-tih-kuh)
Synonym
Cacalia elaeagnifolia
Strobocalyx elaeagnifolia
Strobocalyx elliptica
Vernonia elaeagnifolia
Vernonia elliptica
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
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
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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