Oxypetalum coeruleum (Tweedia)

Oxypetalum coeruleum (Tweedia) light blue flower close up with fuzzy green leaves on stems
Oxypetalum coeruleum (Tweedia) light blue flower and fuzzy green leaves covered in water droplets

Botanical names: Oxypetalum coeruleum, Tweedia caerulea

Common names: Tweedia, Blue Milkweed, Southern Star

Family: Apocynaceae

Origin: South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowers

True-blue flowers are rare and these aquamarine gems will sparkle in the garden. The cultivar 'Alba' has white flowers, while 'Rosea' has pink flowers.

Only reliably hardy in the mildest of gardens, so grow as an annual or a conservatory perennial. Evergreen when kept above 5°C.

Similar plants: Oxypetalum coeruleum (Tweedia)


Oxypetalum coeruleum (Tweedia) white star flower close up with fuzzy green stems and leaves.
Oxypetalum coeruleum 'Alba'
Oxypetalum coeruleum (Tweedia) white star-shaped flower close up on green fuzzy stem foliage
Oxypetalum coeruleum 'Alba'
Oxypetalum coeruleum (Tweedia) light blue star shaped flower close up on green fuzzy stem


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