Pseuderanthemum, Amethyst Stars, Shooting Stars
Pseuderanthemumlaxiflorum 'Amethyst Stars'

Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Pseuderanthemum (soo-der-RANTH-ee-mum)
Species: laxiflorum (laks-ih-FLO-rum)
Cultivar: Amethyst Stars

Category

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting