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Purple Velvet Plant
(Gynura aurantiaca)

Type of plant: Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Bloom color: Orange
Bloom time of year: Late Spring/Early Summer
Sun requirements: Sun to Partial Shade
Cold hardiness: Zone 9a to Zone 10b
Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Photo by fitzi.

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Purple Velvet Plant (Gynura aurantiaca)

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Purple Velvet Plant
(Gynura aurantiaca)