Type: Ornamental
Sun / water: Full sun, partial sun or shade / drought tolerant, though the leaves get thin without enough water
When I plant it: Anytime of year except the dead of winter.
What I’ve seen
Purple flowers when hydrated, thick stems and dense leaves. A couple of cuttings traveled south eight years ago and have produced multiple plants.
How I use it
Purple heart is ornamental and a Florida landscape staple. It is hardy, and dropped stems will plant themselves; stems also root wherever they touch dirt. Very easy to propagate.
This profile shares what I have experienced growing this plant in my Central Florida garden. I am not a certified horticulturist, so results in your garden may differ.
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