Caltha Species, Andean Buttercup, Maillico

Calthasagittata

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Caltha (KAL-tha)
Species
sagittata (saj-ih-TAY-tuh)
Synonym
Caltha alata
Caltha andicola
Caltha auriculata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Pale Green
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | January 2015 | positive

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