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Melastoma Species, Indian Rhododendron, Harendog, Malabar Melastome, Straits Rhododendron

Melastomamalabathricum

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Genus
Melastoma (mel-LAS-toh-muh)
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Species
malabathricum (mal-uh-BATH-ree-kum)
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Synonym
Melastoma affine
Melastoma polyanthum
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Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Lavender
Medium Purple
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Other Details
Category
Shrubs
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
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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting

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