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AngelMist Spreading Dark Purple Angelonia flowersPhoto courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder

AngelMist Spreading Dark Purple Angelonia in bloomPhoto courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder

AngelMist® Spreading Dark PurpleAngeloniaAngelonia angustifolia 'Balangsparpi'

Height: 10 inches

Spread: 20 inches

Spacing: 18 inches

Sunlight:

Hardiness Zone: (annual)

Other Names: Summer Snapdragon

Group/Class: AngelMist Series

Description:

A spectacular show of orchid-like flowers on a lowgrowing, spreading plants; perfect for cottage gardens,borders, groundcover and containers; a heat and droughttolerant selection with little to no maintenance required

Ornamental Features

AngelMist Spreading Dark Purple Angelonia has massesof beautiful spikes of deep purple pea-like flowers risingabove the foliage from late spring to late summer, whichare most effective when planted in groupings. The flowersare excellent for cutting. Its small fragrant narrow leavesremain green in color throughout the year. The fruit is notornamentally significant.

Landscape Attributes

AngelMist Spreading Dark Purple Angelonia is an herbaceous annual with an upright spreading habit ofgrowth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should not require much pruning, exceptwhen necessary, such as to remove dieback. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, butis not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significantnegative characteristics.

AngelMist Spreading Dark Purple Angelonia is recommended for the following landscape applications;

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- Mass Planting- Border Edging- General Garden Use- Container Planting- Hanging Baskets

Planting & Growing

AngelMist Spreading Dark Purple Angelonia will grow to be about 8 inches tall at maturity, with a spreadof 20 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spacedapproximately 18 inches apart. Although it's not a true annual, this fast-growing plant can be expected tobehave as an annual in our climate if left outdoors over the winter, usually needing replacement thefollowing year. As such, gardeners should take into consideration that it will perform differently than itwould in its native habitat.

This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but willnot tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollutionand will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally fromNorth America. It can be propagated by cuttings; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may besubject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

AngelMist Spreading Dark Purple Angelonia is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selectionfor planting in outdoor containers and hanging baskets. It is often used as a 'filler' in the'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers against which the larger thrillerplants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may requiremore frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.