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This
is another of the treasures of the Sierra Madre. It's name might
not ring any bells, but it will be planted in more and more gardens in
our area. Forms collected from high elevations tend to be evergreen
(except in extremely cold winters). The 1" yellow blooms are borne
throughout the growing season if water is provided every two weeks.
And, it has no known pests or diseases. I maintain mine at 4' to
6' high, to see their blooms better. It is a member of the Family,
Lythraceae,
thus related to Cuphea and Crepe Myrtle. Hark, I believe I'm starting
to hear distant tintinnabulation or is it a tocsin, perhaps? Grows
in full sun to half-day sun. Looks best if given a deep watering
every two weeks during a dry summer.
(Feed with 5 to 7
Agriform 21-gram, 2-year fertilizer tablets at the bottom of the
hole at planting time.) |