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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: 4 to 6 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Soft, downy; green with purple reverse.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Lavender
White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Speedy Jenny

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Date: 2018-06-01
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Date: 2023-04-18
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Date: 2022-03-07
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2016-02-09
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Date: 2016-03-22
Location: The Natural State (Arkansas)
Date: 2020-04-27
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2016-02-09
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2022-03-31
Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2016-03-22
Leaf reverse.
Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2016-03-22
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2017-03-17
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2017-06-02
Guttation at dawn.
Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2016-06-15
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2016-02-09
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