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Cantua buxifolia--yellow fl.--staked

Common Name:
Magic flower of the Incas
Plant Type:
Evergreen shrub
Family:
Polemoniaceae (The Phlox Family)
Geographic Origin:
South America
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
8 feet high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Spring

Flower Color:
Pale yellow
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 20-25 degrees F.

Arching stems carry drooping clusters of long tubed yellow flowers. Best in fertile soil with regular water. Protect from hot sun.