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Centropogoncornutus

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Centropogon cornutus by Todd_Boland
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Family
Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Centropogon (sen-troh-POH-gon)
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Species
cornutus (kor-NOO-tus)
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Synonym
Centropogon andropogon
Lobelia andropogon
Lobelia bonplandiana
Lobelia cornuta
Lobelia laevigata
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
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
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