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Thomasia, Solanum-Like Thomasia 'Velvet Star'

Thomasiasolanacea

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Thomasia solanacea by Kell
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Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Thomasia (toh-MASS-ee-uh)
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Species
solanacea (so-lan-uh-SEE-uh)
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Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
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Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Shrubs
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