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Oxytheca perfoliata

Also Known As

  • Roundleaf Oxytheca
  • Roundleaf Puncturebract

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

Oxytheca perfoliata plant details

Oxytheca perfoliata is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with burgundy foliage. In spring and summer chartreuse and cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oxytheca perfoliata

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and cream blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oxytheca perfoliata

USDA Zones:
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Oxytheca perfoliata plant

How to Grow Oxytheca perfoliata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • chartreuse
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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