Sunset®: All zones as annual, 25-27 as perennial
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: Mexico and West Indies
Growth Habits: Perennial, 12 to 18 inches tall (30-45 cm); glabrous stem and leaves; narrow lanceolate leaves, 1.6 to 3 inches long (4-7.5 cm), with fine teeth; the leaves are apple-scented
Watering Needs: Regular water
Propagation: Tip cuttings, seeds
This low-maintenance small shrub is used to give a tropical look. As a bedding plant, space them 8 to 12 inches (20-30 cm) apart. Use fertilizer regularly. Grows well in containers.
Blooming Habits:
Orchid-like, bluish purple, pink, white or bicolor flowers, in racemes, from early summer to fall. They make good cut flowers.
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