Purple Robe cupflower
Nierembergia scoparia 'Purple Robe'
MBG Plant of Merit 2005
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 9 inches tall6 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom color
- Violet-blue
Garden uses
Notes
'Purple Robe' cupflower (Nierembergia scoparia 'Purple Robe') is an annual for annual beds. It grows well in cool weather and can ride out a light frost. This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It stays low at 3 to 9 inches tall and spreads 6 to 12 inches wide. The violet-blue flowers make a neat, bright edge along a path or bed.
Pairs well with Snapdragon, Stock, and Wallflower.