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Fallugia paradoxa - (D.Don.)Endl.

Common Name Apache Plume
Family Rosaceae
USDA hardiness 6-10
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Dry sun-baked rocky hills[200].
Range South-western N. America.
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Weed Potential No
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Frost Hardy Well drained soil Moist Soil Full sun
Fallugia paradoxa Apache Plume


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Summary

Bloom Color: White. Main Bloom Time: Late spring, Mid spring. Form: Rounded.


Physical Characteristics

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Fallugia paradoxa is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2.5 m (8ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a medium rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Oil
Edible Uses: Oil

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Broom  Hair  Oil  Soil stabilization

A source of oilseed[200]. This species has an extensive root system and has been planted for erosion control[200]. A rinse made from the steeped leaves is used as a hair rinse to promote growth of the hair[213, 257]. The branches have been tied together to make a broom for outdoor use[257].

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Landscape Uses:Border, Erosion control, Specimen. Requires a position in full sun in a perfectly drained soil with shelter from cold winds and protection from prolonged frosts[200], it is best grown against a south-facing wall[219]. Succeeds in a hot dry position[200]. Tolerates calcareous soils[200]. Dislikes winter wet[200]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to about -5°c if the soil is dry[200]. Special Features: North American native, Blooms are very showy.

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Plant Propagation

Seed - best sown in a greenhouse in the autumn[188]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[200].

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Native Range

NORTHERN AMERICA: United States (Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, California (southeast), Nevada, Utah), Mexico (Chihuahua, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Durango)

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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Author

(D.Don.)Endl.

Botanical References

200

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Readers comment

FRED BERGLOFF   Thu Mar 2 2006

MUCH HARDIER THAN ZONE 8. IT IS PLANTED IN COLORADO, UTAH, AND ALL REGIONS OF NEW MEXICO. HARDY TO SOMEWHERE BELOW 0 DEGREES F.

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