Rank: Newbie
Joined: 10/15/2008
Posts: 1
Location: Montréal
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Hello,
I would like to know the name of this tropical plant:
-the leaves are alternate;
-the dimensions of the leaf are 3 inches long et 1 inch large;
-green/purple color;
-the bottom part of the leaves is circling the branch;
-tiny white hair on the surface of the leaves;
-small pink flowers in the summer time.
It is my first time on this forum and I do not know how to attach a picture. But if someone responds, I will be able to send a picture
Thank you.
Lupinus
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Rank: Advanced Member
Joined: 9/14/2008
Posts: 207
Location: Ankeny, Iowa
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The best way is to post a picture. To post a picture, you have to use a free file sharing server, like flickr.com, then post the link to the image here.
Operational Manager at Earl May Nursery and Garden Center in Ames, Iowa Visit my latest website Midwestern Plants
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Rank: Newbie
Joined: 10/16/2008
Posts: 1
Location: virginia
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You may have what is known as a purple heart. The latin name is Setcreasea pallida and the common name is Purple Heart. It is used in hanging baskets, and can be used as a groundcover in warmer climates. In zone 7, purple hearts lasts until the first big frost hits. It then turns brown, and has faithfully come back for the past 4 years. We have had more moderate winters than normal, so I don't know how much cold it can tolerate and still return once warm weather hits. Hope this helps.
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