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Atropacaucasica

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Family

Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Atropa (AT-row-puh)

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Species

caucasica (kaw-KAS-ee-kuh)

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Synonym

Atropa belladonna subsp. caucasica

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

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

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

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InfiniteOhms

Falmouth, ME | June 2014 | neutral

After 4 years in the ground, I am happy to report this plant is fully Zone 5 hardy! Sadly beetles eat the leaves and leave it looking rag...Read Moreged and sad every year.

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