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plant at MN Landscape Arboretum #224175

Asked January 10, 2015, 6:01 PM EST

Hi, I'm reposting because I inadvertently used my home location instead of the location of the plant.  Subsequently, it was assigned to someone in AZ instead of MN.  I visited the beautiful MN Landscape Arboretum this past September on vacation. I saw a plant in the greenhouse that I unfortunately didn't get the name of. Can you identify it for me (photo attached)? It has a purple flower and furry leaves.

Carver County Minnesota

Expert Response

The plant in the photo might be Tradescantia sillamontana or a closely related species. Compare the photo at the following website:
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/65165463

For a certain identification please direct your question to staff at the Arboretum.

http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/contact.aspx




An Ask Extension Expert Replied January 15, 2015, 12:30 PM EST
Thank you so much! I never would have figured it out. It certainly appears to be my "mystery plant". Smiles, Nancy
The Question Asker Replied January 15, 2015, 8:44 PM EST

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