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Chapmannia Species, Chapman's Pea, Florida Alicia,

Chapmanniafloridana

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Chapmannia floridana by TamiMcNally

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Species

floridana (flor-ih-DAY-na)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

This plant is fire-retardant

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Herbs

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Foliage Color

Chartreuse/Yellow

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sarasota, Florida

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positive

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neutral

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negative

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TamiMcNally

Lake Placid, FL (Zone 9b) | June 2004 | positive

Florida native.

Small flowers open early in the morning.

Attracts cassius blue butterflies.

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