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Plant type: deciduous biennial Hardiness zones: 9b-10 Sunlight: hot overhead sun Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline |
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Origins: Australia, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, WA Other Botanical Names: Clianthus formosus, Clianthus dampieri var. marginata, Clianthus speciosus ssp. marginata, Clianthus speciosus, Clianthus dampieri, Donia formosa, Donia speciosa, Clianthus oxleyi, Colutea novaehollandiae, Willdampia formosa Other Common Names: | ||||||||
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