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    Thalia dealbata

    Also Known As

    • Powdery Alligator Flag

    Plant type

    perennial, aquatic

    size

    • H: 5'-10'
    • W: 3'-10'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Thalia dealbata plant details

    Thalia dealbata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and standing water - regular water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Thalia dealbata

    Plant type: perennial aquatic
    Plant family: marantaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Thalia dealbata

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: standing water - regular
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This unique plant makes a spectacular show in the bog garden or any wet area…Powdery blue-green, leaves edged with a fine margin of red on a 3'-4' stem - All summer, this easy plant produces beautiful pea-like clusters of purple flowers on long pendant st

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Plant at water level to 10" below water surface

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Clusters of smooth sea green leaves held out like open palms with powdery blue small flowers on 5 foot tall wiry stems mix well in border or pond.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Thalia dealbata plant

    How to Grow Thalia dealbata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • standing water - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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