General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 2 to 3 inches
Plant Spread: 6 to 8 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Shiny, pubescent (hairy), dark forest green with light green veining; bumpy (bullate) texture.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Pink
White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Fall
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Petrocosmea

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Location: Western Washington
Date: 2018-12-15
Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2016-03-22

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