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Plant type: evergreen stoloniferous sub-shrub Hardiness zones: 9b-12 Sunlight: warm low sun Soil Moisture: dry between watering to occasionally flooded Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline |
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Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, dry style & cottage designs Uses: barrier, border Growth rate: average Maintenance Level: average Skill Level: average | ||||||||
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