Fuchsia species
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Basic Information
Family: Onagraceae
Genus: fuchsia
Plant ID (slug): fuchsia-species
Numeric ID: 21048
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Fuchsia species is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in). It is frost tender. It is in flower from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Southern N. America.
Habitats
Edible Uses
Fruit - raw. The fruit of all species and cultivars of this genus is edible, though in many instances the fruit leaves an unpleasant after-taste in the mouth[K].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Fuchsia species