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kimdburns

Large background plant

11 years ago
Lovely design. What is the large background plant? I haven't seen anything quite like that.
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Comments (3)

  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Hi Kim - Thanks! That is Chondropetalum elephantinum

    http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=400

  • 11 years ago

    Thank you. Looks like it will grow in zone 8a! I'm going to have to call my local nurseries tomorrow. I have an area that this would fit in perfectly.

  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Hi Kim - USDA 8a is a low of 10-15 F. This is too low for this plant. San Marcos shows winter hardiness as 20-25 F but I would think it would have to be a very brief dip to these temps. I had one in Seattle that went belly up first winter and my lows are usually mid to high 20s. The one above is in maritime Southern CA - lows are in the high 30s.

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