Botanical Name: Barleria cristata
Common Name: Philippine violet Type of Plant: dicot: annual Character Habit of Growth: Overall Shape narrowly upright woody perennial with a heavy display of bright blue flowers and medium green foliage; stays neat and compact Height to 5 ft. Spread to 4 ft. Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors; full sun to partial shade; blooms last longer in shade Soil prefers a well-amended soil with good drainage Hardiness hardy; zones 1-24 Morphology: Leaves broadly ovate to 4" long, medium green; densely branched and oppositely arranged; spiny bracts are persistent after blooming Flowers blue petunia-like flowers to 3" across; blooms heavily in summer through fall; available in blue, white and pink varieties Fruit small capsule with small black seeds Propagation: stem cuttings and seed Usage: subtropical filler or facer; grown for heavy bloom display in warm months; appreciated for bloom and compact growth habit; can be used in mass plantings and in containers Landscape Care: Watering appreciates regular watering; not drought tolerant Fertilizing slow release at planting time Pruning can be headed back to control size Pests/Diseases none significant Special Conditions/Other self-seeds and sends out runners; can be invasive Origin: Southeast Asia Family: Acanthaceae Notes: |
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