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Physical description: This is a low-growing creeping, mound-forming
groundcover that grows to 6 inches. The small, shiny deep green
leaves are flushed with burgundy as the weather gets cooler,
and the color intensifies as the temperature drops. In spring,
it covers itself with 0.5 inch lavender blue flowers with white
eye and dark blue veins that can rebloom on and off throughout
the summer and fall.
Optimal growing conditions: This plant grows well in any poor to moderately
fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. In winter
moisture, it should be protected with felted leaves.
Susceptibility to pests and diseases:
This plant has no serious insect
or disease problems. However, scale insects, downy mildew, powdery
mildew, rust, leaf smut, and root rot can occur.
Use: This
is an excellent groundcover, edging plant, or alpine plant for
border front or rock garden. It is also good at softening the
edges of stone paths and walls.
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