red-flowered viper's grass
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A biennial or short-lived perennial producing rosettes of silky-haired, greyish green leaves. The spikes of dark red, narrowly funnel-shaped flowers are produced in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- red-flowered viper's grass (Pontechium maculatum)
- Genus
- Pontechium
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Contact with foliage may cause skin irritation. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of red-flowered viper's grass
Distribution map
Central Europe to Balkans
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Culture
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Toxicity
Contact with foliage may cause skin irritation. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of red-flowered viper's grass
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red-flowered viper's grass 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
PropagationPorpagate by seed. Best overwintered under glass in first year
Growing
GrowingNeeds a well-drained soil in full sun, and will not tolerate winter wet
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
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