Proboscidea Species, Louisiana Devil's Claw, Ram's Horn, Unicorn Plant
Proboscidealouisianica

Family: Martyniaceae Genus: Proboscidea (pro-bosk-ee-DEE-uh)
Species: louisianica (loo-ee-see-AN-ih-kuh)

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds