Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2148

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Plumbaginaceae

Family ja: イソマツ

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Description en: Genus of about 120 species of ever-green, mat-forming perennials, found in open, rocky areas at high altitudes, from the E. Mediterranean to C. Asia. They are grown for their dense, spiny rosettes of needle-like leaves, 1-7cm (1/2-3in) long, and short spikes or panicles of shallowly funnel-shaped flowers, borne in early and midsummer. Suitable for a scree bed, or a wall, although in cold climates with high winter rainfall, most species are best grown in an alpine house.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow seed as soon as ripe in containers in an open frame. Root softwood cuttings in spring. Layer shoot tips in sandy potting compost in spring.

Pests en: Red spider mites may be a problem under glass.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41