Cucurbita melopepo var. ozarkana (Wild Pear Gourd)

POTTED PLANT

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SKU:
CUMEL-QU
MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
1 foot
FLOWER COLOR:
Yellow
BLOOM PERIOD:
5 Summer, fall
SUNLIGHT PREFERENCE:
Full sun to light shade
MOISTURE:
Average
FORMAL LANDSCAPING:
2-Star
DEER RESISTANT:
Yes

Also known as "yellow-flowered gourd," this annual vine grows to about 10 feet long and produces tennis-ball sized, white gourds. The gourds are bitter and considered inedible, though small mammals will eat the seeds.  Bees visit the bright yellow/orange flowers.

Uses: Decorative gourds, bees
Bloom time: August - November

Height: trailing vine to 10 feet or so
Space: 3 to 5 feet

Sun: full sun to medium shade
Moisture: Average

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