Spanish Shawl
Scientific Name: Heterocentron elegans (Schltdl.) Kuntze
Synonym: Heterocentron sessilis, Monochaetum guatemalense, Rhexia elegans
Family: Melastomataceae
Heterocentron elegans in the NYBG greenhouse in mid April
Sunset®: 15-24
USDA: 11-12
Frost Tolerance: Keep above 40°F (5°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part sun
Origin: Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador
Growth Habits: Mat forming perennial, 2 inches high (5 cm)
Watering Needs: Moderate water
Propagation: Cuttings in spring or late summer
Blooming Habits:
Large, mauve, 4-petaled in summer and fall
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