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Lapeirousia laxa/Paint Flower
A naturalized planting of the perennial bulb
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A naturalized planting of the perennial bulb
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This perennial spreads rapidly by seeds
A patch of plants that has escaped cultivation
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Scientific Name:
Lapeirousia laxa
Common Name:
Paint Flower
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
8, 9, 10
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Height:
Under 1 foot
Spread:
to 1 foot
Bloom time:
Spring, Winter
Flower color:
Pink
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This perennial produces many beautifully colored flowers in winter and early spring. It produces seeds from which it may be grown. It is reported to be a very invasive plant, since it spreads so easily and quickly in some gardens.