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Nierembergia hippomanica 'Purple Robe'

Cup Flower

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Description

Nierembergia hippomanica 'Purple Robe' is a perennial that grows 6-12 in. high and wide. The leaves are stiff and spreading that creates a mound of many branches. The cup-shaped flowers are blue to violet.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.