Oxypetalum coeruleum (Tweedia)

Oxypetalum coeruleum (Tweedia) light blue flower close up with fuzzy green leaves on stems

Botanical names: Oxypetalum coeruleum, Tweedia caerulea

Common names: Tweedia, Blue Milkweed, Southern Star

Family: Apocynaceae

Origin: South America

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterBlue, 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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