Dirca — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Dirca recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Dirca occidentalis
Dirca occidentalis
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Cultivation
Thrives in a moist peaty soil and a sheltered position. Prefers a reasonably moist humus-rich limy soil according to another report. The flowers are produced in early spring and they are often damaged by frost.
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Medicinal
Dirca palustris
Dirca palustris
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Cultivation
Dirca palustris is a very cold-hardy plant, being able to tolerate temperatures down to around -30°c when fully dormant. The flowers are produced in early spring, however, and are very likely to be damaged when the plant is grown in regions with late frosts. Thrives in a moist peaty soil and a sheltered position.
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