Botanical Name: Nierembergia hippomanica violacea
Common Name: Dwarf cup flower Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape dense, rounded, fine textured plant, covered with violet bell-like flowers Height 12" - 18" Spread to 2' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun or part shade Soil prefers a well-amended soil Hardiness hardy: zones 8-24 Morphology: Leaves linear-lanceolate to 1" long, narrow, densely set on stems Flowers to 3/4" across; deep violet with small yellow center, covering plant Fruit small 2-valved capsule; many seeds Propagation: seed Usage: good border or raised planter material; performs well on banks, slopes or in small scape landscapes; good in formal or informal plantings Landscape Care: Watering average watering Fertilizing slow release in spring Pruning shear occasionally for prolonged bloom; reseeds well Pests/Diseases none Origin: Argentina Family: Solanaceae Notes: |
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