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Oxypetalum coeruleum

Synonym(s) Tweedia coerulea

Family apocynaceae

Life cycle tender perennial (Z8-10)

Flowers light blue

Size 18-24"

Light sun

From seed germinate at room temperature
detailed seed-starting info below

Native of Central and South America that can supposedly be used as an annual in our climate. In my first attempt, the first-year plants never flowered (and of course didn't return for a second year). Trying again.

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

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Seed-starting details for this plant

Seed from '05 trade. Baggy 70F (58%G, 7-20d)
Same seed as above. Baggy 70F (100%G, 13-20d)

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