Purple Heart
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Botanical Name
Setcreasea pallida
Plant Type
Groundcovers
Plant Height Min
1ft
Plant Height Max
1ft
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Seasonal Interest From
Spring
Seasonal Feature
Foliage
Plant Color
Purple
Plant Spread Min
1ft
Plant Spread Max
3ft
Water Needs
Low
Seasonal Interest To
Fall
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Zilker Only
N/A
Requires more water in sun but very drought tolerant once established; roots may rot in poorly drained soil; so not suited to rain gardens; not fully cold hardy in severe winter unless in protected location; prune to direct and control growth