Pericallis lanata

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 40"
W: 40"

planting zones

9a-10b

Pericallis lanata plant details

Pericallis lanata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter lavender flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pericallis lanata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 40 IN wide, 40 IN tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, fragrant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pericallis lanata

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large lavender flowers are produced almost continuously on this Canary Island endemic that thrives in dry shade. Did you catch that? Here – let me repeat myself: this everblooming, showy plant actually wants to be grown in dry shade. I mean, wow. How many plants fall into that category?? Growing to 40” high & wide, the plant will eventually form a woody base & become almost shrubby. The toothed leaves are silver with downy hairs, evergreen & make a pleasing backdrop for the single, fragrant, 1” purple flowers. Ooooh! Too much Winter wet can be a problem, so try to plant it in well-draining soil, or in a site that has some Winter sun, like under a deciduous tree! Great in pots.