Proboscidea louisianica
UNICORN PLANT, PURPLE DEVIL'S CLAW
Martyniaceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.45m
Plant habit
 
0.9m

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Flowers: white or purple & yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: beaked
 
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Proboscidea louisianica
UNICORN PLANT, PURPLE DEVIL'S CLAW
Martyniaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.45m
Plant habit
 
0.9m

FEATURES

Flowers: white or purple & yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: beaked


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & cottage designs

Uses: window box, hanging basket, border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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