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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial Hardiness zones: 7-10 Sunlight: hot overhead sun Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: heavy frost |
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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal, cottage & alpine designs Uses: informal edging, pot, hanging basket, groundcovers, spillover, between pavers, crevice Growth rate: average Maintenance Level: average Skill Level: average Animals: deer resistant | ||||||||
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