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Strobilanthesattenuatus

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Family

Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Strobilanthes (stroh-bil-AN-theez)

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Species

attenuatus (at-ten-yoo-AY-tus)

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Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Succulent

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Dark Blue

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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PudgyMudpies

Stockton, CA (Zone 9a) | July 2007 | positive

This is a lovely sprawler, I have mine in nearly full shade, a little bit of dappled sun when it peaks through the tree canopy, and clay ...Read More

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