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barnswallow	Purple Plants Vegetable and flower names with references to Prince? 'Candy Prince'... a tulip. Johnny's Selected Seeds. Candy Tuft 'Purple Rain'... Park Seed okay... a jimi hendrix carrot... Purple Haze... Johnny's Barbarella eggplant... Johnny's Selected Seeds Grasping for a straw.... Space Spinach... Johnny's Any others?
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Reply #1 posted 04/19/20 3:34pm

barnswallow	Going out on a limb again. Costa Silver Snapdragon.... for Nikka Costa. Although, for real, 'Costa' probably refers to a 'series'. There are other 'Costa' snapdragons that aren't this lavender/pink color. Johnny's Selected Seeds.
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Reply #2 posted 04/21/20 7:47pm

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Purple Prince Alternanthera

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Scientific Name : Alternanthera brasiliana

Plant Habit : Mounded, Spreading

Spacing : 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)

Height : 10 - 16" (25 - 41cm)

Width : 18 - 20" (46 - 51cm)

Exposure : Partial Sun, Sun

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Seed supplied as: Raw.
Plug crop time: 4 to 5 weeks
Transplant to finish: 7 to 8 weeks

First compact seed alternanthera is an easy-to-grow alternative to vegetative varieties.
Durable carpet of ruby/burgundy foliage is ready to take on any Summer condition, including drought and rain. Imagine this unique colour accent in large cityscapes and as a “spiller” in high-impact containers!
Great in low-maintenance landscapes for professionals and home gardeners alike.
May flower under very short days; light plants at that time of year to prevent bud formation.

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Reply #3 posted 04/21/20 8:32pm

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