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    Pycnostachys urticifolia

    Also Known As

    • Blue Witches' Hats

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Pycnostachys urticifolia plant details

    Pycnostachys urticifolia is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and winter blue flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pycnostachys urticifolia

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and winter
    Uses: easy-to-grow, long-blooming, tropical-looking, winter interest, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pycnostachys urticifolia

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Everyone needs Fall & Winter excitement in their garden & this outrageous South African shrub is the guy to do it! Strong & sturdily multi-branching to a quick 5’ x 5’, this easy to grow wonder bears hundreds of upright cobalt blue “Witches’ Hats” from Fall to Spring! Prominently displayed at branch tips, the 4” densely packed spikes open from the bottom, creating the fanciful brim. Evergreen with pleasing glossy heart-shaped leaves, it’s truly an outrageous sight to behold in bloom. Prune back to 3’ in Spring to maintain a nice bushy shape. Flowers first year!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Pycnostachys urticifolia plant

    How to Grow Pycnostachys urticifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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