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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: In Water
Wet
Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 8 to 10 inches
Plant Spread: 6 to 12 inches
Leaves: Glaucous
Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Bog gardening
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Capachito
  • Lady's Purse
  • Slipper Flower
  • Pocketbook Flower
  • Slipperwort

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Uploaded by Mutisia
Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire
Date: 2018-06-11
Uploaded by Mutisia
Uploaded by Mutisia
Uploaded by Mutisia
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