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Plant type: annual Hardiness zones: 9-10 Sunlight: hot overhead sun Soil Moisture: constantly moist Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: light frost |
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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & cottage designs Uses: border Growth rate: fast Maintenance Level: average Skill Level: average Animals: deer resistant | ||||||||
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