Persian Carpet Flower
Edithcolea grandis
- Native to:
- Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Socotra, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Edithcolea
- Species:
- Edithcolea grandis
- USDA Symbol:
- EDGR
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, red, brown, maroon
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- flies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers rocky substrates
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require warm temperatures (75-85°F) and high humidity for germination. Fresh seed germinates more reliably than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI