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Micranthusplantagineus

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Micranthus plantagineus by Kell
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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Micranthus (my-KRANTH-us)
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Species
plantagineus (plan-tuh-JIN-ee-us)
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Synonym
Micranthus junceus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
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Bloom Color
Dark Blue
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Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Seed Collecting

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