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Caltha Species, Andean Buttercup, Maillico

Calthasagittata

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Family

Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Caltha (KAL-tha)

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Species

sagittata (saj-ih-TAY-tuh)

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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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Pale Green

White/Near White

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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