Photo by Avant Gardens
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Angelonia angustifolia
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 9"-12"
planting zones
- 9a-12
Angelonia angustifolia plant details
Angelonia angustifolia is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Angelonia angustifolia
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: plantaginaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, long-blooming, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Angelonia angustifolia
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Compact 12-15" plants with freeblooming spires of violet-blue orchid like flowers lovely blended in the garden or containers. This plant really loves the heat and will look unexciting until the hot weather revs up flower production.
By: Avant Gardens
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How to Grow Angelonia angustifolia
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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