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Centrostegia thurberi

Also Known As

  • Red Triangles
  • Thurber's Spineflower

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 2"-10"
  • W: 1"-4"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Centrostegia thurberi plant details

Centrostegia thurberi is a broadleaf semi-evergreen annual / biennial with red foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Centrostegia thurberi

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen red
Mature size: 1 IN - 4 IN - wide, 2 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Centrostegia thurberi

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Centrostegia thurberi plant

How to Grow Centrostegia thurberi

  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • red
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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