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Member: Hekate
Journal: Hekate's Magic Garden
Category: Flowers: Perennials
Status: Ground

Initial Notes:

Family: Acanthaceae
Category: Perennials
Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage: Herbaceous, Smooth-Textured
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall; From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting: Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed; Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

from tag: Blue Shade is a vigorous, compact grower, producing an impressive, free-flowering display of vibrant blue blooms from spring through autumn. Softly hairy foliage. Excellent quick-spreading groundcover. May also be used in container plantings. Grows vigorously in any soil, tolerating both wet and dry conditions, but is not invasive. Mulch to winter protect, as it is not reliably hardy in cold winter areas.

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