Purple Queen Setcreasea Spring Pre-Order Older leaves tend to die

Older leaves tend to die off to make room and give energy for new growth

Hoya carnosa Variegated will eventually produce beautiful clusters of star-shaped pink flowers

A light pruning immediately after bloom helps keep the plant dense

That later bloom period is a major advantage for homeowners in colder regions or variable spring climates

Purple Queen Setcreasea Spring Pre-Order Older leaves tend to dieThe Purple Queen Setcreasea (Setcreasea purpurea) is an annual plant known for its bright purple foliage, although it also produces small pinkish purple flowers in the summer. It is effortless to grow and is an excellent ground cover in a mixed garden, as long as it is planted in a sunny location. Purple Queen Setcreasea is often used as the "spiller" in a container garden or hanging basket.