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Oxpetalum caeruleum 'Heavenborn'/Southern Star
Has unusual color of blue flowers
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Scientific Name:
Oxpetalum caeruleum 'Heavenborn'
Common Name:
Southern Star
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
8, 9, 10
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
2 -3 feet
Bloom time:
Summer, Fall
Flower color:
Blue
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
A member of the milkweed family that is closely related to wax or hoya vine. A weak grower that produces a perwinkle blue flower. Grown in containers or for cut specimens. Can become and invasive pest if the spent flowers are and deadheaded to prevent seed production. Hardy in zone 8 and those higher and can stand a light frost or freeze.