Height: 10 cm.

Good ornamental value (A)

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INTRODUCTION

Image of Unidentified Plant #1901

VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
Altitude: 2600-2700 m. 12 31, 2006

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Perennial

Flower: Red, 5 petals
White, 5 petals

Height: 10 cm.

Image of Unidentified Plant #1901

VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
Altitude: 2600-2700 m. 12 31, 2006

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

Habitat according to altitude:

High altitude close to the timber line

Watering conditions:

Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
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.

Image of Unidentified Plant #1901

VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
Altitude: 2600-2700 m. 12 31, 2006

USES

Good ornamental value (A)

Image of Unidentified Plant #1901

VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
Altitude: 2600-2700 m. 12 31, 2006

GROWING TIPS

This species has the following hardiness:

USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).

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