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Bartlettina sordida
Large Mist Flower, Purple Torch, Blue Mist Flower
Origin: Mexico.
| Family |
| Asteraceae |
| Genus |
| Bartlettina |
| Species |
| sordida |
| Category |
| Annuals, Perennials |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Synonyms |
| Eupatorium megalophyllum, Eupatorium sordidum |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 10 - 11 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 1° - 3° |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 25° - 30° |
| Height |
| 3 m |
| Spread |
| 1 - 2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Border, feature plants and ornamental plant. |
| Cultivation |
| Full sun and partial-shade. Moist well-drained deep loam soils. |
| Shape |
| Big and dense. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| The seed has a fluffy pappus and is easily dispersed by wind. |
| Leaf Description |
| Strong stem. Large, veined, ovate leaves that are 20 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| Large corymbs and pompom-like. 20 - 30 cm across. Large cluster. Fragrant and smell of lilac and honey. |
| Colour Description |
| The leaves area light green colour. The flowers are a mixed between light and dark purples. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
| Propagation |
| Seed, semi-hardwood cuttings and layering. |
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