Tradescantia sillamontana (close up)
By Plantoholic
- 19 Sep, 2011
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Plantoholic, isnt the flower similar to Commelina flower...There is def a connection....:>)
19 Sep, 2011
that's very nice h..
20 Sep, 2011
Thanks all, M. They are both from the same family, very similar flowers :o)))
20 Sep, 2011
Is it hardy P?....My Commelina came through last Winter unscathed...:>)
20 Sep, 2011
This one isn't it dies back in the winter, no water from November till march! kept a little above freezing.
20 Sep, 2011
I managed to keep this through last winter,bone dry and covered with newspaper during the freeze. I really like this plant.
25 Sep, 2011
Yes bone dry in the winter seems to be the way to go with this plant, one of my faves too. :o)
26 Sep, 2011
Wow from me too, love it :-)
27 Sep, 2011
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o wow!
19 Sep, 2011