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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
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Deciduous - leaves 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
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Yellow
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Height - 2m (6½ft)
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Spread - 1m (39in)
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Herbaceous - Early 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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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
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Full sun
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Additional Features - Good to know - - can be grown in a container and moved outside in summer.
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Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails.
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Place of origin - mountains of Mexico and the Andes.
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Flower Shape - Racemes - - 3-10 pea-like flowers to 3cm (1¼in) across
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Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - mulch in winter in frost-prone sites.
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Amicia - Care Guide
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