Purple Passion

Botanical Name

Gynura aurantiaca

Hardiness

Zones 10 to 12

Height

1 to 2 feet

Width

2 to 4 feet

Flowers

November to February: orange-yellow, malodorous

Light

Bright indirect light (best color)

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

Keep soil evenly moist during spring and summer months, let dry slightly between waterings during fall and winter months
Pinch back for form
Propagate by cuttings

Problems

Mealybugs, aphids, spider mites, white flies, scale

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