Fabiana imbricata Pichi (Solanaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Fabiana imbricata
Pichi
Evergreen shrub
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The Fabiana imbricata plant species is found in S. America - Chile. It is a member of the Solanaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pichi.

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Latin Name:  Fabiana imbricata
Common Name:  Pichi
Family:  Solanaceae
Author:  Ruiz.&Pav.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:  2.5

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in a sunny position in a light well-drained soil[200]. Plants are not very hardy in Britain, growing best in areas that receive little or no frost[200]. The cultivar 'Violacea' is generally faster growing and is somewhat hardier than the type, tolerating temperatures down to about -5°c[200].

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