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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F)
Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Dehiscent
Other: Drupes containing numerous, tiny seeds.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Other: Flat disc with tiny deep purplish-black flowers.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Miscellaneous: Monoecious

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Common names
  • Shield Flower

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Location: Millcreek, Utah
Date: 2024-05-18
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Location: National Botanical Garden, DC, Virginia :) | May, 2022
Date: 2022-05-28
Location: National Botanical Garden, DC, Virginia :) | May, 2022
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Location: Millcreek, Utah
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Location: BF House, Museum of Natural History, Houston, Texas
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Location: BF House, Museum of Natural History, Houston, Texas
Date: 4-30-12
Location: Houston
Date: 2012-05-05

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