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Introduced from the Sierra Chiquita Mountains in Mexico by Tony Avent. Seems to be completely hardy, the pale purple flowers are pure Tradescantia. In the 2011 Plant Delights catalogue Tony Avent wrote: "This amazing collection, from our 1994 expedition to Mexico (3,800' in the Sierra Chiquita Mountains), has stunned us all, not only by making a superb garden plant, but by surviving the last six winters. The wiry purple stems are adorned with olive-green leaves, speckled wih large purple dots. As the breeze blows, the dark purple backs reveal another nice contrast. From late summer until fall, Tinantia pringlei clumps are topped with tiny, light lavender, spiderwort-like flowers. Our 6-year-old clumps are 3' wide ... great for underplanting in the woodland garden or in containers. Expect a few babies to be scattered around in good soils. Thanks to Smithsonian botanist Bob Faden for the identification!" Pan Global Plants say: "A bizarre Tradescantia relative from high altitude in Mexico with amazing purple/brown marked leaves. Violet flowers over an exceptionally long season in summer and autumn. Completely deciduous, this spreads to form a wide mat in one season from a perennial base. Gently seeds itself around in a most pleasant manner. Sun, well drained soil. Proven very hardy over many many years here, even through 2009/2010 winters at -14c!" |
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