Zenobia
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Lifespan: | ⌛ | perennial |
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Origin: | ✈ | SE USA |
Exposure: | ☼ | part-shade"part-shade" is not in the list (sun, part-sun, shade, unknown) of allowed values for the "Exposure" property. |
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Water: | ◍ | keep moist"keep moist" is not in the list (wet, moist, moderate, dry, less when dormant) of allowed values for the "Water" property. |
Features: | ✓ | flowers, fragrance |
Ericacea > |
Zenobia > |
The single species in this genus in the heath (Ericaceae) family is a deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub found naturally in southeastern USA. Found on open heathland and in pine forest clearings. Notable for beautiful flowers and their pleasant scent. Foliage sometimes develops red tints in autumn.
Cultivation
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Grow well in humus-rich, acidic soil. Keep roots cool and moist. Like part shade. Can take strong frosts. Prune after flowering if desired.
Propagation
Seeds or cuttings. Alteror summer cuttings. Layering or suckers should work as well.
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Species
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References
- Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381