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Callisia Species, Grassleaf Roseling

Callisiagraminea

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Family

Commelinaceae (ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Callisia (kal-LIZ-ee-uh)

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Species

graminea (gram-IN-ee-a)

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Synonym

Tradescantia rosea var. graminea

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Pink

Light Blue

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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neutral

negative

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