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Tall Cup Flower 'Blue Eyes'

Nierembergiafrutescens

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Nierembergia frutescens by ecrane3
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Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Nierembergia (nee-rem-BERG-ee-uh)
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Species
frutescens (froo-TESS-enz)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Blue-Violet
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms all year
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Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Martinez, California

New Orleans, Louisiana

Missouri City, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

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ineedacupoftea
Denver, CO | January 2009 | positive

A Tom Peace introduciton, I have heard.

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dicentra63
West Valley City, UT (Zone 6b) | July 2007 | positive

Is having a great deal of fun in part-sun hanging baskets. Recommended.

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aprilwillis
Missouri City, TX (Zone 9a) | March 2006 | positive

Drought tolerant, blooms all warm season; thrives on neglect and constantly draws comments from passers by!

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