Japanese name: ヒメビジョザクラ（姫美女桜） Scientific name:Glandularia tenera
[Overview]
A perennial.
The stems creep along the ground and root at the nodes, and the base becomes woody.
The leaves are opposite, about 3 cm long, finely divided, and hairy.
The inflorescences at the stem tips bear many flowers.
The corolla is 5-lobed, and the flower colors are pink, purple, wisteria-purple, white and others.
[Cultivation]
Propagate by shoot cuttings.
It prefers a sunny, airy, well-drained place.
It dislikes acidic soil.
Take care not to overwater; for potted plants, water thoroughly when the soil surface dries, and for plants in the ground, rainfall is sufficient.
From spring to autumn, apply slow-release fertilizer placed on the soil.
It is easy to grow, but care is needed because powdery mildew appears easily in hot, humid conditions.
Pests and diseases include powdery mildew and spider mites.
