Big Caltrop

Kallstroemia maxima

Big Caltrop

gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Zygophyllaceae
Genus:
Kallstroemia
Species:
Kallstroemia maxima

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
4-6 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov
Bloom Colors:
White, Yellow

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, Virgin Islands

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 and semi-arid regions