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Hexastylis lewisii 'Flossie'

Also Known As

  • Asarum lewisii 'Flossie'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-4"
  • W: 36"-144"

planting zones

  • 5a-10a

Hexastylis lewisii 'Flossie' plant details

Hexastylis lewisii 'Flossie' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue, green and variegated foliage. In spring 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, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hexastylis lewisii 'Flossie'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: aristolochiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and variegated
Mature size: 36 IN - 144 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hexastylis lewisii 'Flossie'

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

Gardening facts about Hexastylis lewisii 'Flossie' plant

How to Grow Hexastylis lewisii 'Flossie'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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