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Q: What is the difference between Purple Heart and Wandering Jew?

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 18, 2017

Q: What is the difference between the ground cover called Purple Heart and the purple colored plant called wandering jew? A: Purple heart, Setcreasea pallid, is a perennial native to North America, can be grown in full sun to partial shade, ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Purple Heart, Setcreasea Pallid, Wandering Jew, Zebrina Pendula

Fact sheet: Purple heart

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 20, 2017

This sprawling, evergreen ground cover produces deep purple foliage and stems when grown in full sun. The rather brittle stems, a foot or more high, have a tendency to flop over, creating a trailing effect that lends itself nicely to informal ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Demonstration Garden, Evergreen, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Purple Heart, Setcreasea Pallida

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