Life Span
Annual
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
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Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Number of Varieties
104
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40000
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-118-11
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 4
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
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anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Foundation, Landscape