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Common name crested anoda Family malvaceae Life cycle annual Flowers lavender (summer) Size 3' Light sun Cultural notes ordinary garden soil From seed self-seeds in our garden The triangular, purple-blotched leaves on this annual are quite distinctive when they spread themselves out in late spring. Not too long afterwards, upright stalks carry bowl-shaped lavender flowers. The species shows up on weed lists, but we appreciate its abundance of flowers. Even though it grows in our cutting garden, we've not tried it as a cutflower. Perhaps this year we will.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: cutting garden

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