Nierembergia hippomanica violacea
Dwarf Cup Flower
Description
Nierembergia hip. violacea grows 6-12 in. high as a spreading mound. Grows as perennials in mild-winter climate zones, and grows as an annual in colder regions. Flowers are blue to violet and leaves are small and stiff.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Violet
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers