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What is the name of this magnificent plant and would it grow in S Afri

9 years ago

Howard Roberts · More Info

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Liquidscapes
9 years ago
Masuz, not sure if it will tolerate your climate.
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iraj kazemi
9 years ago
so nice , is a ston in to the eden.
ladickens
9 years ago
Genus Mazus
Species reptans
Item Form 4-inch Pot
Zone 5 - 9
Bloom Season Late Spring
Habit Prostrate
Plant Height 1 in - 2 in
Plant Width 12 in
Bloom Size 1 in
Additional Characteristics Easy Care Plants, Flower
Bloom Color Purple
Light Requirements Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Moisture Requirements Moist, well-drained
Soil Tolerance Normal, loamy
Uses Beds, Border, Containers, Foliage Interest, Ground Cover, Ornamental, Outdoor
Restrictions Canada, Guam, Hawaii, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico

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