Dichorisandra penduliflora

Also Known As

Dichorisandra pendula
Dwarf Weeping Blue Ginger

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

9a-11

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Dichorisandra penduliflora plant details

Dichorisandra penduliflora is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dichorisandra penduliflora

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dichorisandra penduliflora

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From Brazil comes a wonderful container plant for the full-to-partial sun exposure. From the tips of the lateral growth, small blue flowers dangle from pendulous stems blooming throughout most of the year. The flower bracts continue to bloom for many months with flowers arriving daily. On sunny days, the flowers will close in the afternoon but remain open all day if it's cloudy. As plants mature, it develops a unique lateral branching habit that gives it an Oriental look. To maintain the plants at the desired height, top prune the rising growth. A member of the spiderwort family, it is easy-to-grow and tolerant of extremes in culture.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Single dark blue blooms over a long period in summer and fall. More compact grower than regular Blue Ginger. Tropical glossy green ginger-like foliage is borne on stiff fleshy stems.