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Botanical Name: Pedilanthus macrocarpus
Common Name: Slipper Flower


Basics:
 Hardiness:25°F
 Sun:full sun, partial sun
 Water:very low
Growth:
Growth Rate:moderate
Mature Size:3' height X 3' width
Mature Form: upright, open
Foliage:
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Foliage Color:light green
Foliage Texture:medium
Flowers:
Flower ColorRed slipperlike
Flower Season:late spring to summer
Comments:
Litter:low
Poolside Plant:Yes! Click for more info.
Thorns:none
Allergenic:, may irritate skin
Special Features:
Wildlife: birds, hummingbirds
Features: Unique plant form. Good in containers. Attracts hummingbirds.
Native to: Baja California, Mexico, Sonora Mexico


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