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Strobilanthes pentstemonoides var. dalhousieana

Also Known As

  • Strobilanthes penstemonoides dalhousieana

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

Strobilanthes pentstemonoides var. dalhousieana plant details

Strobilanthes pentstemonoides var. dalhousieana is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with. In summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Strobilanthes pentstemonoides var. dalhousieana

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: acanthaceae
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in summer
Uses: easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Strobilanthes pentstemonoides var. dalhousieana

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A wonderful choice for average to dryish bright shade, this very rare long-lived evergreen perennial from mountain forests in the Himalayas grows quickly to 3 or 4’ tall & spreads slowly to at least 5’ across, rooting along prostrate stems as it goes. It’s easy to control the spread by just pulling up the rooted stems & it doesn’t mind pruning back for height control either. Forming a very dense, bushy, multi-stemmed & multi-branching mound of 5” long deep-green, serrated, tapering leaves, it bursts into bloom in late June, bearing a mass of lavender blue 1”-1.5” flaring Penstemon-like flowers. With average water the bloom season continues thru August & in dry soil blooming lasts about a month. A cinch to grow, give it rich – loamy soil & stand back!

Gardening facts about Strobilanthes pentstemonoides var. dalhousieana plant

How to Grow Strobilanthes pentstemonoides var. dalhousieana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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