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| Identification |
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Genus
Rehmannia
Species
elata
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
rehmannia
Chinese foxglove
Family
SCROPHULARIACEAE
Specimen number
S10179
Data source
HumGrdn p95
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
2' - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Partial shade
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Rich
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 06a-09b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Rehmannia elata attracts hummingbirds. Rehmannia (also known as Chinese foxglove) can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. The best soil for this plant has a texture that is rich. This species likes partial shade. It prefers moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Rehmannia elata most likely originates from China.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Rehmannia elata is a woody perennial. Rehmannia (locally known in some parts as Chinese foxglove) is evergreen. Flowers: This plant has foxglove-like flowers with red-dotted yellow throats. Blooms appear for an 8 month period from April through November. Most often the flowers occur in either rose or purple.
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