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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: 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 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 12 to 28 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Deep green, pubescent (velvety) with purple reverse.
Flower Color: Lavender
Purple
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Spur Flower
  • Swedish Ivy

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Location: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Date: 2017-02-23

Date: 2012-04-03
Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries
Location: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Date: 2017-02-23
Location: Riverhead, NY
Date: 2022-06-05
New plant, just coming out.

Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries
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Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Greenhouse, Western Washington Nusery in December
Date: 2012-12-15

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