General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences: Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 7b
Leaves: Other
Flowers: Nocturnal
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Uses: Good as a cover crop
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Cane
Pollinators: Hoverflies
Water
Flies
Bumblebees
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status: Least Concern (LC)
Ploidy: Tetraploid

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Common names
  • Masterwort
  • Greater Masterwort

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