Nierembergia hippomanica violacea

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Dwarf Cup Flower

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Steve Mullany

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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.