General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 4 to 6 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: Petal edges are fringed, appearing as though they've been shredded.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Lace Flower
  • Lace Flower Vine
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Alsobia dianthiflora
  • Synonym: Episcia dianthiflora

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Location: My garden, Cottage-in-the-Meadow Gardens in South Amana, IA
Date: 2012-08-25
Location: Fairfax, VA
Location: Mertztown, PA
Date: August 20, 2017
I hope to get some seeds as it flowers outside this summer and fa
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-04-01
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Date: 2017-10-09
Location: Coastal San Diego County
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-02-22
Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2019-07-31
Found this at La Costa Anderson's. If you're ever in North San Di
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2007-08-12
Location: Fairfax, VA
Location: My garden, Cottage-in-the-Meadow Gardens in South Amana, IA
Date: 2012-06-09
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Date: 2023-06-10
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2007-08-12
Location: Ontario, Oregon, United States
Date: 2021-08-20

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