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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