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Polygala to Russelia
Pseuderanthemum alatum
"Chocolate Plant", "Chocolate Soldiers"
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Code:
80070
Price:
$7.50
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Family: Acanthaceae
This low growing groundcover has broad coppery-brown leaves with silver patches along the midrib and tiny silver dots clustered along the veins. Leaves to 6 inches long and 4 1/2 inches wide. It can grow 1 to 3 feet high and 2 feet wide. Blooming from early summer to fall, the plants are adorned with racemes of small purple flowers. Plant in partial shade to full shade with a moist well-drained soil. Propagate from cuttings or seed. In temperate areas, treat as an annual. From Mexico and Central America.
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Unless noted otherwise, there is a maximum limit of 3 for each kind of plant.
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