Devil's Claw, Unicorn Plant 'Domesticated Multi-clawed'

Proboscideaparviflora var. hohokamiana

Genus
Proboscidea (pro-bosk-ee-DEE-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
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)
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Rose/Mauve
Pale Yellow
Pale Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vegetables
Groundcovers
Herbs
Carnivorous and Insectivorous
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Regional

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(Zone 6b) | October 2015 | positive

This is variety with fruits (3)4-5 (long) clawed and white seeds. It was cultivated for the drupelets (used to basket making) and edible ...Read More

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