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AMICIA zygomeris
An unusual tall growing perennial with alternate heart-shaped leaflets veined purple. Racemes of pea-like yellow flowers with purple keels
£24.00 each
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Good to know
Can be grown in a container and moved outside in summer. -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails. -
Place of origin
Mountains of Mexico and the Andes. -
DeciduousLeaves 15-20cm (6-8in) long. Each leaf has 2 pairs of inversely heart-shaped leaflets to 4cm (1½in) across
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Yellow
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Racemes3-10 pea-like flowers to 3cm (1¼in) across
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Patio / pot plants
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Woody-based perennial
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilMulch in winter in frost-prone sites.
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Full sun
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
1m (39in)
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