Setcresea pallida (Purple Heart)
Bontanical Name:
Setcresea pallida
Common Name:
Purple Heart
Features:
Salt Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Spreading Habit, Trailing Habit, Foliage Interest
Bloom Time:
Summer
Light Requirements:
Full Sun -Partial Shade
Mature Plant Size:
12 - 18 inches
Zone:
Zone 7 - 11
Setcresea pallida, also known as Purple Heart, this lovely foliage features dark purple lance-shaped leaves on vigorously spreading stems. In the spring to summer, small pale purple to pink flowers make this spreader an eye catcher. Moderately salt tolerant and prefers well drained soils. Great to plant in low maintenance areas such as rock gardens, mixed borders or in as a pop of color for containers.
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Setcresea pallida, also known as Purple Heart, this lovely foliage features dark purple lance-shaped leaves on vigorously spreading stems. In the spring to summer, small pale purple to pink flowers make this spreader an eye catcher. Moderately salt tolerant and prefers well drained soils. Great to plant in low maintenance areas such as rock gardens, mixed borders or in as a pop of color for containers.