General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 18-24 inches
Plant Spread: 18-24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Broadleaf
Other: Green upper, purple reverse
Fruit: Other: 1/2 inch brown nutlet
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Speckled Spur Flower
  • Blue Spur Flower
  • Candlestick Plant

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Location: Botanical Graden Meise - Nationale Plantentuin Meise - Brussel
Date: 2017-09-27

Courtesy Avant Gardens
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Location: In my garden
Date: Oct 8, 2009 10:51 AM
Location: In my garden
Date: Oct 8, 2009 10:52 AM
Location: Enterprise, Al. 36330
Date: 2013-06-20
Location: In my garden
Date: Oct 8, 2009 10:51 AM

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