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Bladderpod

Scientific Name: Alyssoides utriculata (L.) Medikus
Synonym: Vesicaria utriculata
Family: Brassicaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 6-9

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Mountains of southern Europe, Middle East

Growth Habits: Perennial, 2 feet tall (60 cm), 1 foot wide (30 cm); spathulate leaves in rosette

Watering Needs: Very low water

Propagation: Seeds in spring, cuttings in late summer

Blooming Habits:
Yellow wallflower-like flowers in spring. They are followed by ruddy bladder-like pods. The seed pods are used in dried arrangements.

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