Calceolaria arachnoidea
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Basic Information
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Genus: calceolaria
Plant ID (slug): calceolaria-arachnoidea
Numeric ID: 20962
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Calceolaria arachnoidea is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. 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
S. America - Chile.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Astringent[61].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Calceolaria arachnoidea