Camphorosma monspeliaca

Camphorosma monspeliaca

Native to:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Bulgaria, China, Corse, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Krym, Libya, Morocco, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Pakistan, Russia, Sardegna, Sicilia, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Amaranthaceae
Genus:
Camphorosma
Species:
Camphorosma monspeliaca
USDA Symbol:
CAMO30

Growth Characteristics

Height:
40 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
poor, sandy, well-drained soil
pH:
7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid and semi-arid regions