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Wooly Stemodia

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Botanical Name
Stemodia lanata
Plant Type
Groundcovers
Plant Height Max
4in
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Seasonal Interest From
Summer
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Plant Color
Purple
Plant Spread Max
3ft+
Water Needs
Low
Seasonal Interest To
Summer
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Zilker Only
N/A
Comments

Delicate purple blooms contrast with gray foliage; good cascading plant for pots; needs good drainage; prune unattractive foliage