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: 137
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
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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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