Frasera caroliniensis American columbo (Gentianaceae)

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Frasera caroliniensis
American columbo
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The Frasera caroliniensis plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New York to Ontario and Wisconsin, south to Georgia and Tennessee. It is a member of the Gentianaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as American columbo. Some home gardeners know the variety as Swertia caroliniensis

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Latin Name:  Frasera caroliniensis
Common Name:  American columbo
Family:  Gentianaceae
Author:  Walter.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry soils[235].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a moist but well-drained position and a stony peaty soil[1, 200]. Requires an acidic soil[200]. Plants are hardy to at least -12°c[200]. Plants can be grown in a woodland garden[200].

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