Barleria Species, Bush Violet

Barleriaobtusa

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Barleria (bar-LEER-ee-uh)
Species
obtusa (ob-TOO-suh)
Synonym
Barleria diandra
Barleria uitenagensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By stooling or mound layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Clayton, California

Santa Barbara, California

Boca Raton, Florida

Alvin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Santa Barbara, CA (Zone 11) | November 2005 | positive

This plant was growing all over our property when we moved in, sun or shade, regular water or completely drought tolerant it thrives ever...Read More

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Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) | October 2004 | neutral

This small shrub, native to Africa, can tolerate drought conditions but prefers regular waterings. It grows well in full sun to part sha...Read More

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