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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial Hardiness zones: 9b-13 Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: light frost |
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Garden Styles: suits tropical & contemporary designs Uses: pot, large planter, mass planting, border Growth rate: average Maintenance Level: average Skill Level: average Animals: deer resistant | ||||||||
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