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Purple Heart

Setcreasea pallida

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35.1771, -80.8486

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Description:

Succulent purple leaves on vigorously spreading stems; small dark pink flowers; dies back in cold weather then vigorously returns in spring; heat and drought tolerant.

Habitat:

planted in school garden

Notes:

no maintenance; easy to root

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