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Daucus carota var. sativus 'Purple Dragon'
Botanical Name
Daucus carota var. sativus 'Purple Dragon'
Common Name
Carrot
Family
Apiaceae
Garden(s):
It has been our experience that Daucus carota var. sativus 'Purple Dragon' performs well in our area. It germinates well and does best when it is directly sowed. We have also observed the carrot roots are large.
Gardens
Bethea's Garden Warm Season Annuals 2022
Research
USDA Zone
2-11
Origin
Cultivated Origin
Stems
Herbaceous
Longevity
Biennial
Genus
Daucus
Specific Epithet
carota
Cultivar Name
Purple Dragon
Interspecific Hybrid Flag
No
Infraspecific Flag
Variety
Infraspecific Epithet
sativus
Reference:
MOBOT
Carrots Heirloom Seeds or Flinty Hybrids?
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Daucus carota var. sativus 'Purple Dragon' root
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Daucus carota var. sativus 'Purple Dragon' foliage
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Daucus carota var. sativus 'Purple Dragon' habit
Hours
Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Daily
Extended Dining Hours (members only): Wednesdays & Saturdays | 5:00PM - 8:00PM | Gardens and exhibits will be closed, Harvest Restaurant will be open for members with reservations only
Gates close at 4:30 PM. For their safety and the safety of our animal collection, pets are not allowed, nor can they be left in vehicles inside Brookgreen. Service animals that have received special training to assist disabled persons are welcome.
Tickets
Daily General Admission Tickets for 7 consecutive days
Children 3 and under: Free
Children 4-12: $12
Adults 13-64: $22
Seniors 65 & Over: $20
Location
1931 Brookgreen Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Off US Highway 17 Bypass, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island on South Carolina's Hammock Coast
843-235-6000
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