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Image of Ourisia alpina
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
Altitude: 1400-2200 m. 01 18, 2006
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| Species: | Ourisia alpina Poepp. & Endl. | |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |  |
| Order: | Scrophulariales | |
| Chilean Name: | Ourisia rosada | |
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| Record: | 0316 |
| About 12 Ourisia in Chile and 4 in our data base. | |
| About 159 Scrophulariaceae in Chile and 73 in our data base. |
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| Native Not Frequent
Height: 25 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTIONThese are interesting hardy flowers which are very easy to grow, except for the fact that they need constant and abundant watering. |
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Image of Ourisia alpina VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 25 cm.
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Image of Ourisia alpina VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line
Watering conditions: The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores.
Light conditions: Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
These flowers are commonly found in the higher altitudes with constant running water, usually on southern slopes. |
USESGood ornamental value (A)
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).
If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
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