Go Back Peek-a-Boo

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:13 PM
Spilanthes
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    Plant Type: Annuals

    The Spilanthes Peek a Boo, is a truly unique novelty flower and a really fun plant. Astonishing golden balls with rich burgundy eyes sit a top mounds of bronze-green foliage. Also called the Eyeball Plant for obvious reasons. Easy to grow to about 18″ in height and 24″ width. Makes a very unusual and attractive accent plant. Grow in full sun to moderate shade. Blooms from mid-summer until frost.

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Flower Color

    Golden yellow with burgundy eye

    Foliage Color

    Green and bronze

    Plant Spread

    24-30 in.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    12-15 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-11

    Soil Moisture

    Widely adaptable

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Heat tolerant, Container, Beds, Attractive foliage, Accent

    Bloom Time

    All summer

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Fast

    Seasonal Interests

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