Florida Keys Noseburn
Tragiasaxicola

Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Tragia (TRAY-gee-uh)
Species: saxicola (saks-ee-KOH-luh)

Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

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

Where to Grow

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry