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                                                                                                      Foundation Flower

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                                                                                                      The LMS petunia drops its blooms every afternoon and produces new blooms every morning, symbolizing a new start and a new day in the life with LMS.

                                                                                                      Actually a Mexican Petunia, that practically grow wild in Alabama and Florida. 

                                                                                                      Height:
                                                                                                      24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

                                                                                                      Spacing:
                                                                                                      15-18 in (38-45 cm)

                                                                                                      Hardiness:
                                                                                                      USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2
                                                                                                      °C (10° F)
                                                                                                      USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4
                                                                                                      °C (15° F)
                                                                                                      USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6°C (20° F)
                                                                                                      USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8°C (25° F)
                                                                                                      USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1°C (30° F)
                                                                                                      USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7°C (35° F)
                                                                                                      USDA Zone 11: to 4.5°C (40° F)

                                                                                                      Sun Exposure:
                                                                                                      Full Sun

                                                                                                      Danger:
                                                                                                      N/A

                                                                                                      Bloom Color:
                                                                                                      Pink
                                                                                                      Purple

                                                                                                      Bloom Time: Late Spring/ Early Summer
                                                                                                      Mid Summer
                                                                                                      Late Summer/Early Fall
                                                                                                      Blooms repeatedly

                                                                                                      Foliage:
                                                                                                      Herbaceous
                                                                                                      Smooth-Textured


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