Pseuderanthemum Species, Dazzler, Purple False Erantheum, Shooting Stars, Star Flower

Pseuderanthemumlaxiflorum

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pseuderanthemum (soo-der-RANTH-ee-mum)
Species
laxiflorum (laks-ih-FLO-rum)
Synonym
Eranthemum laxiflorum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
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)
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Fall
Other Details
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
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Altamonte Springs, Florida

Big Pine Key, Florida

Daytona Beach, Florida

Eustis, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Melbourne, Florida

Miami, Florida

Naples, Florida

New Port Richey, Florida

Ocklawaha, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida(2 reports)

Orlando, Florida(2 reports)

Oviedo, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Rockledge, Florida

Spring Hill, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Mandeville, Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Austin, Texas

Beaumont, Texas

San Benito, Texas

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Titusville, FL | May 2006 | positive

I have two of these. One is in partial sun is about three years old; the other is about 6 months old and is in mostly shade. The one in...Read More

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