Purple Wandering Jew

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Purple Wandering Jew


COMMON NAMES: Purple Heart, Wandering Jew, Purple Queen, Lady in the Bark (Bark meaning boat),

Setcreasea pallida (set-KRESS-ee-ah PA-li-da)

Perennial for sun to part shade

Height 12”-18” Spread 24” Spacing 12”-18”

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HABIT: White, pink, or light purple flower in spring and summer. An excellent plant for dependably returning perennial color.

CULTURE: Easy to grow in well-drained soil.

USES: Pots, hanging baskets, colorful ground cover, effective annual color. Looks great when used with pink verbena.

PROBLEMS: Few if any.

NOTES: Very dependable source of summer color.