Cantua aggregata Pursh
Scientific Name: Cantua aggregata Pursh
Synonyms: Cantua aggregata Pursh, Gilia aggregata (Pursh) Spreng., Gilia aggregata (Pursh) Spreng. ssp. <i>euaggregata</i> Brand
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Solanales / Polemoniaceae / Ipomopsis Michx./ Cantua aggregata Pursh
General Information | |
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Usda Symbol | CAAG3 |
Group | Dicot |
Life Cycle | BiennialPerennial, |
Growth Habits | Forb/herb |
Native Locations | CAAG3 |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Cantua aggregata Pursh is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
Moisture Use | Low |
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Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance | Low |
CaCO3 Tolerance | High |
Cold Stratification Required | No |
Drought Tolerance | High |
Fertility Requirement | Low |
Fire Tolerance | None |
Frost Free Days, Minimum | 140 |
Hedge Tolerance | None |
pH, Maximum | 8.5 |
pH, Minimum | 7.0 |
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 25000 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 10000 |
Precipitation, Maximum | 15 |
Precipitation, Minimum | 10 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 6 |
Salinity Tolerance | Low |
Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -18 |
Morphology/Physiology
Bloat | None |
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Shape and Orientation | Erect |
Toxicity | None |
Active Growth Period | Summer |
C:N Ratio | High |
Coppice Potential | No |
Fall Conspicuous | No |
Fire Resistant | No |
Flower Color | Red |
Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer | Porous |
Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
Resprout Ability | No |
Nitrogen Fixation | None |
Low Growing Grass | No |
Lifespan | Moderate |
Leaf Retention | No |
Known Allelopath | No |
Height, Mature (feet) | 3.0 |
Growth Rate | Rapid |
Growth Form | Single Stem |
Foliage Texture | Coarse |
Reproduction
Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
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Small Grain | No |
Seedling Vigor | High |
Seed Spread Rate | Moderate |
Seed per Pound | 450008 |
Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
Propagated by Tubers | No |
Propagated by Sprigs | No |
Propagated by Sod | No |
Propagated by Seed | Yes |
Propagated by Corm | No |
Propagated by Container | No |
Propagated by Bulb | No |
Propagated by Bare Root | No |
Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
Bloom Period | Late Spring |
Propagated by Cuttings | No |
Suitability/Use
Veneer Product | No |
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Pulpwood Product | No |
Protein Potential | Low |
Post Product | No |
Palatable Human | No |
Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
Palatable Browse Animal | Low |
Nursery Stock Product | Yes |
Naval Store Product | No |
Lumber Product | No |
Fodder Product | No |
Christmas Tree Product | No |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |