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Description
Lithospermum Caroliniense Var. Croceum, also known as the Carolina puccoon, is a herbaceous plant native to North America. It belongs to the Boraginaceae family and is a perennial plant that grows up to 70cm in height. The plant has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and produces bright yellow to orange-red flowers in clusters. The flowers bloom in late spring and early summer, and the plant is known for its striking color.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family | Genus ||——–|———|——–|——-|——-|——–|——-|| Eukarya | Plantae | Magnoliophyta | Magnoliopsida | Lamiales | Boraginaceae | Lithospermum |
Appearance
The Lithospermum Caroliniense Var. Croceum has narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are up to 10cm long. The plant produces bright yellow to orange-red, trumpet-shaped flowers in clusters. The flowers have five lobes and bloom in late spring and early summer. The plant is known for its striking color and can grow up to 70cm in height.
Care Guide
The Lithospermum Caroliniense Var. Croceum requires well-draining soil and full sun exposure. It can tolerate drought but prefers regular watering during dry periods. The plant requires fertilization once a year in the early spring. The plant can grow in hardiness zones 4-9.
Common Pests & Diseases
The Lithospermum Caroliniense Var. Croceum is prone to fungal diseases such as powdery mildew and root rot. The plant can also be affected by pests such as spider mites and aphids.
Habitat
The Lithospermum Caroliniense Var. Croceum is native to North America and can be found in prairies, meadows, and open woods. The plant prefers well-draining soil and full sun exposure.
Question and Answer
Q: Is the Lithospermum Caroliniense Var. Croceum an annual or perennial plant?
A: The Lithospermum Caroliniense Var. Croceum is a perennial plant.
Q: What is the ideal soil type for the Lithospermum Caroliniense Var. Croceum?
A: The Lithospermum Caroliniense Var. Croceum prefers well-draining soil.
Q: What is the ideal sun exposure for the Lithospermum Caroliniense Var. Croceum?
A: The Lithospermum Caroliniense Var. Croceum prefers full sun exposure.
Q: What is the ideal hardiness zone for the Lithospermum Caroliniense Var. Croceum?
A: The Lithospermum Caroliniense Var. Croceum can grow in hardiness zones 4-9.
Related Plants
– Lithospermum canescens- Lithospermum incisum- Lithospermum latifolium- Lithospermum ruderale
References
– “Lithospermum caroliniense.” Missouri Botanical Garden. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/- “Lithospermum caroliniense.” USDA Plants Database. https://plants.usda.gov/- “Lithospermum caroliniense.” Illinois Wildflowers. http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/
