Nierembergia linariifolia 'Purple Robe'
Purple Robe Cup Flower
Description
Nierembergia hippomanica 'Purple Robe' is a perennial that grows 6-12 in. high and wide. The leaves are stiff and spreading that creates a mound of many branches. The cup-shaped flowers are purple.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Annual
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium, High
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
n/a
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.