Plant Habit: | Fern |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Flowers: | Malodorous |
Flower Color: | Red |
Flower Time: | Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Cluster |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Dried Flower |
Dynamic Accumulator: | Ca (Calcium) S (Sulfur) Cu (Copper) |
Pollinators: | Bumblebees |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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