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Tropaeolumsmithii

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Genus

Tropaeolum (tro-PEE-oh-lum)

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Species

smithii (SMITH-ee-eye)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

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Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

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Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Red

Scarlet (dark red)

Red-Orange

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Blooms all year

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

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

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

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)

7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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