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Camissonia micrantha
Also Known As
- Miniature Suncup
- Small Flowered Evening Primrose
- Small Primrose
- Spencer Primrose
Plant type
herb, annual / biennial
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Camissonia micrantha plant details
Camissonia micrantha is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial herb with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Camissonia micrantha
- Plant type: annual / biennial herb
- Plant family: onagraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: native plant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Camissonia micrantha
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Camissonia micrantha
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 24"
- sun
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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