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Brillantaisia subulugurica

Also Known As

  • Brillantaisia subulugarica
  • Giant Salvia

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 8'-10'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

Brillantaisia subulugurica plant details

Brillantaisia subulugurica is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Brillantaisia subulugurica

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: acanthaceae
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Brillantaisia subulugurica

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A virtually unknown tropical member of the Acanthus family, native to Africa with spires of large violet blue monkshood like flowers on 4-7' stems above bold foliage. It loves heat and moisture, and will do well in areas with lengthy periods of that type of weather.

Gardening facts about Brillantaisia subulugurica plant

How to Grow Brillantaisia subulugurica

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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