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Nierembergia linariifolia 'Purple Robe'

Purple Robe Dwarf Cup Flower

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

Nierembergia hippomanica 'Purple Robe' is a perennial that grows 6-12 in. high and wide. The leaves are stiff and spreading that creates a mound of many branches. The cup-shaped flowers are purple.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium, High

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Mass Planting, 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.