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Sutera cordata 'Abunda Blue'

 
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Family: Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see) (Info)
Genus: Sutera (SOO-ter-uh) (Info)
Species: cordata (kor-DAY-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Abunda Blue

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Category:
Annuals
Groundcovers
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Light Blue
Medium Blue

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Blue-Green
Good Fall Color

Other details:
Provides winter interest
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

By hanna1
Thumbnail #1 of Sutera cordata by hanna1

By Calif_Sue
Thumbnail #2 of Sutera cordata by Calif_Sue

Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive karenmoody On Sep 20, 2005, karenmoody from Hampstead, MD wrote:

This went crazy in a hanging basket I had out this summer - I plan to bring it in this winter and hang it next to a sunny window, hopefully it will still be going by next spring!

Positive hanna1 On Mar 14, 2005, hanna1 from Castro Valley, CA
(Zone 9a) wrote:

Blooms all season. Filler for containers, baskets, window boxes. Fertilize every 2-3 weeks, keep soil moist at all times. a lovely addition to the garden. Mine has been in the ground now for almost 2 years, despite my neglect, it continues to bloom in full sun.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Castro Valley, California
San Jose, California
Hampstead, Maryland
Munford, Tennessee
Pflugerville, Texas



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