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    Camissonia walkeri var. tortilis

    Also Known As

    • Chylismia walkeri ssp. tortilis
    • Oenothera walkeri var. tortilis
    • Walker's Suncup

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 12"-36"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

    Camissonia walkeri var. tortilis plant details

    Camissonia walkeri var. tortilis is a broadleaf semi-evergreen annual / biennial with blue foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Camissonia walkeri var. tortilis

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: onagraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: native plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Camissonia walkeri var. tortilis

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Camissonia walkeri var. tortilis plant

    How to Grow Camissonia walkeri var. tortilis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 24"

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    Zones

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    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 36"

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    • sun
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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

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    Plant Type

    Herb, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
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