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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Plant Height: 10 - 16 inches
Plant Spread: 18 - 20 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Burgundy foliage with rose undersides
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Days to germinate: 5 - 7 days
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets

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Common names
  • Joyweed

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Location:  zone 5
Date: 2016-09-24
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-11-19
Location: zone 5
Date: 2016-09-24
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-03-11

Photo courtesy of Harris Seeds
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Comments:
  • Posted by lauribob (N Central Wash. - the dry side - Zone 5b) on Apr 25, 2018 10:31 AM concerning plant:
    The striking burgundy color of the foliage will intensify in full sun. In part shade, it is still attractive, more of a purple/russet shade. This sun-lover was bred to stay compact for container use and smaller gardens.
Plant Events from our members
celloms On April 29, 2023 Potted up
indoor plant since 10/2022; thriving
dnrevel On October 12, 2022 Cuttings stuck
Made a second set of cuttings. Placed in greenhouse.
dnrevel On October 1, 2022 Cuttings stuck
Put in the new greenhouse. Will see if it will carry over to a new season. Lovely foliage plant.
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