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    Allionia incarnata

    Also Known As

    • Trailing Four O'Clock,
    • Trailing Windmills

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"-12"
    • W: 36"-120"

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

    Allionia incarnata plant details

    Allionia incarnata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Allionia incarnata

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: nyctaginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 36 IN - 120 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and purple blooms in summer
    Uses: native plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Allionia incarnata

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Allionia incarnata plant

    How to Grow Allionia incarnata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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