tufted horned rampion
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P. comosa is a tufted perennial to 8cm in height, with strongly toothed, ovate or heart-shaped dark green leaves and dense rounded umbels of bottle-shaped, dark purple-tipped, lilac-pink flowers 2cm in length
Scientific classification
- Species
- tufted horned rampion (Physoplexis comosa)
- Genus
- Physoplexis
- Family
- Campanulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of tufted horned rampion
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of tufted horned rampion
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tufted horned rampion care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or by rhizome cuttings in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in gritty, poor to moderately fertile, sharply drained, preferably alkaline soil in full sun with some midday shade. Protect from winter wet; can be grown in a pot in an alpine house
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Prone to slugs and snails
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