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Porophyllum gracile

Also Known As

  • Porophyllum caesium
  • Porophyllum junciforme
  • Porophyllum nodosum
  • Porophyllum putidum
  • Porophyllum vaseyi
  • Odora
  • Slender Poreleaf
  • Yerba de Venado

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 18"-30"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Porophyllum gracile plant details

Porophyllum gracile is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in gritty and lean soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Porophyllum gracile

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Porophyllum gracile

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: gritty and lean

Gardening facts about Porophyllum gracile plant

How to Grow Porophyllum gracile

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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