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jscolvin Austin, TX Aug 03, 2007

A neighbor left her most prized plant on my doorstep and I don't have a clue what it is or how to care for it! Online searches have been unsuccessful. It's potted, thrives in shade, about 18-24 " tall, lots of small purple flowers sort of orchid-like, and, most distinct leaves that are green on top and purple underneath. Will post a photo if necessary.

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Machikoneko Hometown, IL(Zone 5a) Aug 03, 2007

A picture is a must if you can. It's the best way to get a positive ID.

Marsha.

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Aug 03, 2007

I'm going to guess some sort of Tradescantia, no way to tell which one without a picture though. http://davesgarden.com/pf/adv_search.php?searcher%5Bcommon%5D=&searcher%5Bfamily%5D=&searcher%5Bgenus%5D=tradescantia&searcher%5Bspecies%5D=&searcher%5Bcultivar%5D=&searcher%5Bhybridizer%5D=&search_prefs%5Bblank_cultivar%5D=&search_prefs%5Bsort_by%5D=rating&images_prefs=both&Search=Search

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jscolvin Austin, TX Aug 04, 2007

Here's a pic of my mystery plant. Is it close up enough for an identification?

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Aug 04, 2007

It's a Plectranthus, possibly 'Mona Lavender'
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/57891/

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jscolvin Austin, TX Aug 04, 2007

Thank you ecrane - you nailed it! I love this place.

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