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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial Hardiness zones: 10-13 Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light Soil Moisture: constantly moist Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline |
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Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental, contemporary & coastal designs Uses: informal screen, mass planting, accents, cut flowers, border, poolside Growth rate: average Maintenance Level: average Skill Level: average Animals: hummingbird | ||||||||
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