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Arnica Species, Chamisso Arnica, Leafy Srnica

Arnicachamissonis var. andina

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Arnica (ARN-ee-kuh)

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Synonym

Arnica chamissonis subsp. foliosa var. andina

Arnica chamissonis var. foliosa

Arnica chamissonis var. jepsoniana

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

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)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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