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Guettarda Species, Everglades Velvetseed, Hammock Velvetseed

Guettardamollis

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Genus
Guettarda (get-AR-da)
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Species
mollis (MAW-liss)
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Synonym
Guettarda elliptica
Matthiola mollis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness
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

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Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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