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Ditaxis Species, Blodgett's Wild Mercury, Blodgett's Silverbush

Ditaxis argothamnoides

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Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
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Synonym
Aphora blodgettii
Argythamnia blodgettii
Argythamnia fendleri
Ditaxis blodgettii
Ditaxis fendleri
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Big Pine Key, Florida

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