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

Proboscideaparviflora var. hohokamiana

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Genus

Proboscidea (pro-bosk-ee-DEE-uh)

Info

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

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