Botanical Name: Tweedia caerulea (Oxypetalum caeruleum)
Common Name: Tweedia Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape low perennial sub-shrub or twiner; tends to tumble and sprawl if not supported Height 2 to 3' Spread 2 to 4' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor prefers full sun Soil any well-drained soil Hardiness some frost – zones 14-24 Morphology: Leaves hastate to 4" long, covered with dense white pubescence leaves olive green above, lighter beneath Flowers axillary cymes of star-shaped clear blue flowers ½" to 3/4" across; blooms in late summer Fruit large follicle to 6" long Propagation: seed Usage: low filler or facer used for striking flowers and interesting form; good in containers Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering Fertilizing slow release fertilizer in spring Pruning head back or pinch to increase bushiness Pests/Diseases none known Special Conditions/Other Origin: Brazil/Uruguay Family: Asclepiadaceae Notes: |
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