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Lomelosiacretica

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Lomelosia cretica by AnniesAnnuals
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Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Species
cretica (KRET-ee-kuh)
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Synonym
Scabiosa africana
Scabiosa cretica
Scabiosa frutescens
Scabiosa pallida
Trochocephalus creticus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
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
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Lowndesboro, Alabama

Citrus Heights, California

Eureka, California

Richmond, California

Vallejo, California

Bayville, New Jersey

Putnam Valley, New York

Cincinnati, Ohio

Franklin, Ohio

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