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Image of Perezia nutans
, Chile
Altitude: 1900-2100 m. 01 01, 1995
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| Species: | Perezia nutans Less. | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
| Order: | Asterales | |
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| Record: | 2498 |
| About 21 Perezia in Chile and 15 in our data base. | |
| About 1018 Asteraceae in Chile and 547 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 80 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Perezia nutans , Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 14 petals and more, also includes asteraceae Height: 80 cm.
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Image of Perezia nutans VII Region, Vilches Alto, El Morillo, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close to the timber line
Watering conditions: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: In shadow. Steep slopes facing south or a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.
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Image of Perezia nutans VII Region, Vilches Alto, El Morillo, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Perezia nutans VII Region, Vilches Alto, El Morillo, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
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