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Strobilanthes, Purple Waffle Plant 'Variegata'

Strobilanthesalternata

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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
alternata (al-ter-NAY-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Veined
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
Seed Collecting

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