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Queen's Wreath, Bluebird Vine

Petrearacemosa

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Petrea racemosa by Monocromatico
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Family
Verbenaceae (ver-be-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Petrea (PEE-tree-uh)
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Species
racemosa (ray-see-MO-suh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Vista, California(9 reports)

Boca Raton, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Houston, Texas

La Vernia, Texas

San Benito, Texas

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Matthews, NC | November 2007 | positive

will this grow in 28104
Matthews,NC

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Monocromatico
(Zone 11) | November 2003 | positive

There´s little difference between this species and Petrea volubilis (Sandpaper Vine). The most reamrkable difference is the presence of ...Read More

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