Anu

Tropaeolum tuberosum

Native to:
Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Tropaeolaceae
Genus:
Tropaeolum
Species:
Tropaeolum tuberosum
USDA Symbol:
TRTU4

Growth Characteristics

Height:
300 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
orange, red, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, hummingbirds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to Andean highlands, prefers cool climates

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Typically propagated vegetatively via tubers rather than seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI