Candy Kisses Hemizygia

Candy Kisses Hemizygia (Hemizygia petiolata) is a compact, evergreen perennial known for its soft, silvery-green leaves and masses of pale lavender-pink tubular flowers that bloom from spring through fall. Its velvety foliage provides a beautiful contrast to darker greens in the garden, and its long bloom season makes it a favorite for attracting bees and butterflies. The plant maintains a neat, mounding habit and adds a subtle shimmer to sunny garden beds.

Grow Zone:
Best suited for USDA Zones 9–11. In Zone 9, it behaves as a semi-tender perennial that may die back lightly in winter but will regrow once temperatures warm in spring.

Height and Width:
Reaches about 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 18 to 24 inches wide, forming a low, rounded mound.

Uses:
Excellent for borders, containers, rock gardens, and pollinator plantings. Its silvery foliage complements colorful annuals and tropicals. Works well in mixed landscape designs, where it provides a cooling contrast and texture.

Native Range:
Native to South Africa, where it thrives in warm, sunny conditions with well-drained soil.

Sun and Water Requirements:
Prefers full sun to light shade and requires well-drained soil. Water moderately—allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Avoid overly wet conditions, which can cause root rot. Once established, it becomes moderately drought-tolerant.

Zone 9 Tips:
In Zone 9, plant in a sunny to lightly shaded location with good air circulation. Mulch lightly in winter to protect the roots from occasional cold snaps. During extended dry or hot periods, provide supplemental water to maintain blooming. Trim lightly after flowering to keep the shape compact and encourage new growth. Plant near reflective surfaces like walls or walkways to enhance its silvery tone and promote warmth during cool months.

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Due to regulations, certain states have restrictions on importing plants. Please review the list below to ensure you're not attempting to order any restricted plants in your area.

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State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

, Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.