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unidentified plant

16 years ago

this past summer i got a beautiful purple flowered plant that i've never seen before.i would post a pic but camera is on blitz.the flowers are dark purple w/white edges.kind of look like lilac,but definitely is not.has sticker on pot says "sapphire showers."any body got any ideas?i first thought it was in plumbago family,because of the stems and branching habit,but i can't find it there.it is a gorgeous,large and bushy plant.

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turkeytaker
16 years ago
Google matches 'sapphire showers' with: Duranta erecta 'Sapphire Showers'
hdladyblu_2007
Original Author
16 years ago
what is duranta?never heard of it.
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Iris GW
16 years ago
Just "google" it.

Here is a link that might be useful: Google results for Duranta erecta 'Sapphire Showers'
hdladyblu_2007
Original Author
16 years ago
that's it.i've never seen it before.it is a gorgeous plant!!!

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