red-flowered viper's grass

How to Grow and Care for red-flowered viper's grass

red-flowered viper's grass · Pontechium maculatum

Needs a well-drained soil in full sun, and will not tolerate winter wet

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunContact with foliage may cause skin irritation. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing red-flowered viper's grass

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeClay · Chalk · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityContact with foliage may cause skin irritation. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Needs a well-drained soil in full sun, and will not tolerate winter wet

How to Water red-flowered viper's grass?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for red-flowered viper's grass?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for red-flowered viper's grass?

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What Soil Is Best for red-flowered viper's grass?

Soil type
Clay · Chalk · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for red-flowered viper's grass?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize red-flowered viper's grass?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune red-flowered viper's grass?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate red-flowered viper's grass?

Porpagate by seed. Best overwintered under glass in first year

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How to Transplant red-flowered viper's grass?

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How to Care for red-flowered viper's grass in Winter?

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How to Plant red-flowered viper's grass?

Needs a well-drained soil in full sun, and will not tolerate winter wet

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How to Repot red-flowered viper's grass?

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How to Harvest red-flowered viper's grass?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

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The Toxicity of red-flowered viper's grass

Contact with foliage may cause skin irritation. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About red-flowered viper's grass

Attributes of red-flowered viper's grass

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial · Annual Biennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginCentral Europe to Balkans

Scientific Classification

Species
Pontechium maculatum
Genus
Pontechium
Family
Boraginaceae
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