Common
name: Parochetus
Latin name: Parochetus communis
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Native
to: Himalayas, Sri Lanka, China and Asia
Zone: 8 - 10
Winter hardy: No
Water depth: Bog plant
Flowers: Yes, Late summer - Fall
Height: 4"
Spread: 12"
Pests: Slugs
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Cultural
information: Parochetus communis looks very
similar to Clover that you'll find in your lawn. During late
summer this compact low growing plant produces small 1" bright blue
flowers. Plant in partial shade in boggy or moist soils. It is not
picky about soil type. Parochetus can also be planted in shady
rock gardens.
Also look for Parochetus africana... "Shamrock Pea".
Being native to South Africa, it's also not winter hardy in
Colorado. "Shamrock Pea" look nearly identical to, and
requires the same care as Parochetus communis.
