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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 11 - 15 inches
Plant Spread: 18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Other: Mounding
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: May, June, July, August and September. Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP2607; EU27534
Parentage: Sport of: Vivid Violet

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Common names
  • Variegated Pincushion Flower

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Location: Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2018-01-10
Expecting a robust bloom this spring as plant rebounds after a ha

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