Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Nuttallanthus
(nut-al-ANTH-us) Species: texanus (tek-SAY-nus)
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Category BiennialsPerennials Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Full SunFoliage TexturedFoliage Color UnknownHeight 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)12-18 in. (30-45 cm) 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)6-9 in. (15-22 cm) 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualDanger UnknownBloom Color Blue-VioletLavender Bloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingThis plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallFrom seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked From seed; direct sow after last frost Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Seed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seedAllow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |