Aciphylla aurea (Golden Spaniard or Taramea)
Botanical Information
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Aciphylla |
| Species | aurea |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to New Zealand on dry mountains in particular the Central Otago region of the South Island. |
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Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-23) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - (-10) |
| Height | 90-120 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagate by fresh seed in late summer or early spring. The seedlings resemble the seedlings of carrot (Daucus). |
| Cultivation | Grow in perfectly drained, gritty soil in full sun, providing a deep collar of stone chippings to prevent rotting. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Rosettes to 1 m diameter, with stems to 80 cm. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves grow up to 70 cm, 1-2 pinnate with thick sheaths. Leaflets are in pairs of 2-4, up to 30 x 9 mm and strongly pungent. |
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