Purple Velvet Plant (Gynura aurantiaca 'Purple Passion') - Garden.org

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Plant Height:	2-3 ft.
Plant Spread:	9 ft.
Leaves:	Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: velvety purple hairy stems and leaves
Flowers:	Showy Malodorous
Flower Color:	Orange Yellow
Flower Time:	Summer
Propagation: Other methods:	Cuttings: Stem
Containers:	Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names

Purple Velvet Plant
Purple Passion Vine
Trailing Purple Passion Plant

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Location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date: 2018-12-29
The little orange flowers contrast so nicely with the purple velv

Uploaded by DebraZone9

Location: Sebastian, Florida
Date: 2017-04-26

Uploaded by plantladylin

Date: 2014-03-07

Uploaded by Paul2032

Location: Kitchen Window
Date: April 20, 2018
Purple Vine Angel Plant Growth

Uploaded by Calista

Location: Lowe's
Date: 2015-01-28
The purple color of this plant is eye-popping.

Uploaded by piksihk

Date: 2012-10-19

Uploaded by purpleinopp

Date: 2012-10-19

Uploaded by purpleinopp

Date: 2013-01-26

Uploaded by purpleinopp

Date: 2012-10-31
Flowers take a surprisingly long time to appear after this stage

Uploaded by purpleinopp

Location: Fountain, Florida
Date: 2012-06-06

Uploaded by gingin

Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2012-10-18

Uploaded by plantladylin

Location: 2018 Philadelphia Flower Show
Date: 2018-03-06
I haven't seen this plant in decades, but it was tucked in all ov

Uploaded by critterologist

Location: Gilbert, AZ
Date: 2/26/17

Uploaded by LizDTM

Location: Fountain, Florida
Date: 2012-05-21

Uploaded by gingin

Location: Fountain, Florida
Date: 2012-05-21

Uploaded by gingin

Location: Fountain, Florida
Date: 2012-05-21

Uploaded by gingin

Location: Fountain, Florida
Date: 2012-05-21

Uploaded by gingin

Date: 2012-01-29
Purple Passion Plant in Dish Garden

Uploaded by plantladylin

Date: 2014-03-07

Uploaded by Paul2032

Date: 2014-03-07

Uploaded by Paul2032

Location: Fountain, Florida
Date: 2012-06-06

Uploaded by gingin

Location: Home
Date: 2010-12-11

Uploaded by SongofJoy

Location: Fountain, Florida
Date: 2012-06-17

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Comments:

Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Nov 23, 2011 2:39 PM concerning plant:

The flowers of Gynura aurantiaca are often reported to be malodorous. However, I have not found that to be the case with the plants I've had. The flowers can always be removed if the smell is a problem

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LizDTM	On February 26, 2017	Potted up
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