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Hexastylis arifolia 'St. Clair'

Also Known As

  • Asarum arifolium 'St. Clair'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 5"-6"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-10a

Hexastylis arifolia 'St. Clair' plant details

Hexastylis arifolia 'St. Clair' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter green and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hexastylis arifolia 'St. Clair'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: aristolochiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 5 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: green and purple blooms in spring and winter
Uses: fragrant foliage, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hexastylis arifolia 'St. Clair'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Hexastylis arifolia 'St. Clair' plant

How to Grow Hexastylis arifolia 'St. Clair'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • green
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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