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ofm

Oct 7, 2014 7:22 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Andy
Portland, OR (Zone 8b)

My camera phone didn't realize capture the vivid purple hues:

Seems to do well in shade.

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plantladylin

Oct 7, 2014 7:28 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

That's Tradescantia, one of the purple ones: http://garden.org/plants/searc...

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springcolor

Oct 7, 2014 7:29 PM CST

Name: Julia
Washington State (Zone 7a)

Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea')
Uploaded by vic

Looks like this to me.

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ofm

Oct 7, 2014 9:46 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Andy
Portland, OR (Zone 8b)

I knew you guys would know with a quickness, thanks again!
It seems like it might be perfect for a shady section in the back yard I'm planning.

[edit: Wow, it sounds like it can get really out of control. I might have to re-think this.]

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springcolor

Oct 7, 2014 10:18 PM CST

Name: Julia
Washington State (Zone 7a)

No worries it not hardy in our area. You can take cuttings and keep as a house plant if you like.

Sempervivum for Sale

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woofie

Oct 8, 2014 9:23 AM CST

Name: woofie
NE WA (Zone 5a)

I had that growing in one of my flower beds in SoCal. It sort of took over, but it was pretty easy to control.

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terrafirma

Oct 8, 2014 3:34 PM CST

Name: Tara
NE. FL. (Zone 9a)

woofie's right....Even here in North Florida, I've not really had a major problem with it. Easy to control, and worth it in my opinion! A beautiful shade of purple with a really cute pink flower.