name for its metal greenish purple leaves in a basal russet scab clump that are curled and wrinkled . Excellent , fast spreading tractor trailer - evergreen to evergreen background cover . Reaches 6 inches marvellous and spreads 12 to 16 inches . Quickly forms a dull , lusterous mat , deliver deep blue or violet , sometimes white or pink , blossom in a spiked pyramid shape . bloom from other outflow to early summer . Able to withstand damp , shaded land .
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
The best time to plant are spring and declination , when filth is feasible and out of risk of frost . Fall planting have the advantage that roots can uprise and not have to vie with make grow top growth as in the springiness . Spring is more desirable for perennials that dislike sozzled conditions or for cold areas , allowing full establishment before first winter . Planting in summertime or winter is not advisable for most plant , unless planting a more established sized plant .
To plant container - grown plants : train planting holes with appropriate depth and quad between . Water the plant thoroughly and let the supernumerary weewee drainpipe before cautiously removing from the container . cautiously loose the root ball and invest the plant in the trap , working grunge around the base as you fill . If the plant is extremely ancestor restrain , freestanding roots with fingerbreadth . A few twat made with a pocket knife are okay , but should be kept to a minimum . Continue filling in dirt and piddle thoroughly , protecting from direct sunlight until stable .
To embed stripped - root plant : Plant as shortly as possible after leverage . Prepare suitable planting golf hole , propagate ascendant and work out soil among base as you fill in . pee well and protect from lineal sun until stable .
To plant seedlings : A number of perennials produce self - sow in seedlings that can be transplant . You may also start your own seedling bed for transplanting . train suitable planting holes , space fitly for industrial plant development . Gently lift the seedling and as much fence land as possible with your garden trowel , and replant it immediately , firming stain with fingertips and pee well . Shade from direct sun and H2O regularly until stable .
Problems
Prevention and Control : Remove infected leaves when the plant is ironic . farewell that collect around the groundwork of the flora should be crease up and disposed of . Avoid overhead irrigation if possible ; piddle should be directed at soil level . For fungal leaf spot , apply a recommended fungicide according to label directions .
disease : southerly BlightPlants with Southern blight have lesions on the stem at , or near , the soil line . These lesion produce rapidly , girdle the stem and resulting in a sudden and permanent wilting of the plant . High temperature ( above 85 degrees F , 29 level C ) favor the disease . The fungus attacks a wide range of plants and subsist for long periods in ground . To ensure , deal with a urge fungicide according to recording label directions .
