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Nierembergia linariifolia

Dwarf Cup Flower

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Nierembergia hip. violacea grows 6"-12" high as a spreading mound. Grows as a perennial in mild-winter climate zones, and grows as an annual in colder regions. Flowers are blue to violet and leaves are small and stiff.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue, Purple, Violet

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.