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Horned Fedia (Fedia cornucopiae) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Horned Fedia

(Fedia cornucopiae)

Horned Fedia (Fedia cornucopiae)

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Climate Requirements for Key West, Florida

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 11" - 60" 40" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 64°F - 98°F 89°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. 21°F - 50°F 64°F OK, but your winter temperatures are warmer than normal for this plant OK
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.

Summary

Fedia cornucopiae, commonly known as Horned Fedia or Horn-Of-Plenty, is an annual herb that is native to the Mediterranean Basin, specifically thriving in dry grasslands and open woodlands. This plant exhibits a moderate growth rate and typically reaches a height and width of 0.5-1.5 feet (0.15-0.5 meters). The Horned Fedia is notable for its vibrant red, tubular flowers that bloom profusely in the spring and summer, adding a splash of color to the garden. The flowers are quite showy, making it an attractive choice for ornamental purposes.

Horned Fedia is valued for its ease of maintenance and drought tolerance, making it suitable for xeriscaping and Mediterranean-style gardens. It is often used in borders, rock gardens, and as a bedding plant. It thrives in full sun and prefers medium or fast-draining soils such as clay, loam, or sandy types. While it can tolerate low water conditions, moderate watering will promote better flowering. Horned Fedia is generally free from serious pests and diseases, but it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 0.5-1.5 feet
  • Width: 0.5-1.5 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Red
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
  • Leaf Retention:

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Low, Medium
  • Drainage: Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Border Plant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden

Natural Habitat

Native to dry grasslands and open woodlands in the Mediterranean Basin

Other Names

Common Names: Horned Fedia, Horn-Of-Plenty

Scientific Names: Fedia cornucopiae, Fedia cornucopiae var. scorpioides, Fedia graeca, Fedia incrassata, Fedia langei, Fedia scorpioides, Fedia scorpioides var. atropurpurea, Mitrophora cornucopia, Mitrophora cornucopiae

GBIF Accepted Name: Fedia cornucopiae