Allionia Species, Trailing Windmills

Allioniaincarnata var. villosa

Family
Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Allionia (al-ee-OH-nee-uh)
Synonym
Wedelia incarnata subsp. villosa
Wedeliella incarnata var. villosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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