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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
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
By: Almost Eden
Garden photo gallery of Tibouchina urvilleana 'Athens Blue'
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
Landscape groups by tags
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Scientific Name: Pleroma heteromalla
aka Tibouchina grandiflora, Tibouchina grandifolia, Tibouchina heteromalla, BIG-LEAF PRINCESS FLOWER, Glory Flower, Purple Glory Bush, Silver leafed Princess Flower
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-8'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- high - regular
aka Lasiandra semidecandra, Tibouchina maudhiana, Glory Flower, Princess Flower
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12'-15'
Width: 8'-10'
- sun
- regular
aka Glory Bush, Princess Flower, Purple Glory Bush
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 3'-15'
Width: 2'-10'
- sun - mostly sun
- high - regular
aka Lasiandra semidecandra 'Variegata', Tibouchina semidecandra 'Variegata', Tibouchina urvilleana 'Variegata', Variegata Glory Flower, Variegata Princess Flower
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 15'
Width: 10'
- sun - mostly shade
- high - regular
![Photo of Tibouchina urvilleana [variegated] foliage by Karl Gercens III](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/6a/6c/6a6c6e3a0ef8cf255c49404bc8c420cd.webp)
aka Ecuador Princess Tibouchina
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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