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    Tibouchina urvilleana 'Athens Blue'

    Also Known As

    • Athen's Blue Dwarf Princess Flower

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-7'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Tibouchina urvilleana 'Athens Blue' plant details

    Tibouchina urvilleana 'Athens Blue' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tibouchina urvilleana 'Athens Blue'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: melastomataceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 7 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tibouchina urvilleana 'Athens Blue'

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat and seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Intense royal purple, 2" blooms are borne profusely on this compact selection of Princess Flower from spring to fall. An excellent choice for containers or tropical garden settings. A wonderful introduction that originated from Allen Armitage and the University of Georgia. Item# 3035.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Tibouchina urvilleana 'Athens Blue' plant

    How to Grow Tibouchina urvilleana 'Athens Blue'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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