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Hesperoxiphionperuvianum

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Hesperoxiphion peruvianum by Rogues
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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hesperoxiphion (hes-per-oh-ZY-fee-on)
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Species
peruvianum (per-u-vee-AN-um)
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Synonym
Cypella peruviana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Elk Grove, California

Richmond, California

Austin, Texas

Houston, Texas

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