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Flameflower, Hummingbird Flower

Macrantheraflammea

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Genus
Macranthera (mak-RAN-ther-a)
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Species
flammea (FLAM-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure

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Foliage

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Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing

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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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Biennials
Herbs
Parasites and Hemiparasites
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
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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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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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

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