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

A light pruning immediately after bloom helps keep the plant dense

Because the color is carried in the foliage rather than dependent on bloom

and that coral-red effect stands out especially well against evergreen backgrounds

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.