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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial Hardiness zones: 8-13 Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to neutral  | 
							
									
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Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental, contemporary & coastal designs Uses: informal screen, informal edging, large planter, border, soil binding, poolside Growth rate: average Maintenance Level: average Skill Level: average  | ||||||||
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