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Image of Schizanthus grahamii
VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
Altitude: 1700-2000 m. 12 30, 2006
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| Species: | Schizanthus grahamii Gillies | |
| Family: | Solanaceae |  |
| Order: | Solanales | |
| Chilean Name: | Mariposita | |
| English Name: | Butterfly Flower / Poor Man's Orchid | |
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| Record: | 0733 |
| About 15 Schizanthus in Chile and 15 in our data base. | |
| About 156 Solanaceae in Chile and 70 in our data base. |
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| Native Not Frequent
Height: 50 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Schizanthus grahamii VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Schizanthus grahamii VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close to the timber line
Watering conditions: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Schizanthus grahamii VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Schizanthus grahamii VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
Relatively easy to cultivate
This plant needs cold stratification. If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
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