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RHEXIA virginica
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Description: A cousin to R. mariana, this has an almost square stem that may be hairy or almost hairless and up to three feet tall with toothed leaves that can be ovate or elliptical and have 3 (sometimes 5) prominent veins. The flower petals are a rich pink or purple blooming from August until frost. There are eight prominent stamens with yellow anthers. It is native from Ontario to Florida. In the wild is found in sandy, wet places, but adapts perfectly well to
normal garden conditions.
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Plant Facts...
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Growing Zones: 3 - 9 Sun Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade Hardy To: -35°F Soil Moisture: Moist, well-drained Bloom Color: Pink Bloom Season: Very Late (Aug-Sept) Width: (at 10 years) 3 ft. Height: (at 10 years) 2 - 3 ft.
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