Asystasia gangetica 'St. John'
Also Known As
- Asystasia bojeriana
- Asystasia coromandeliana
- Asystasia gangetica 'Variegata'
- Asystasia gangetica ssp. gangetica 'St. John'
- Justicia gangetica
- Chinese Violet
- COROMANDEL
- Creeping Foxglove
- Ganges Primrose
- IVORY RIBBONS
- St. John Variegated Ganges Primrose
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Asystasia gangetica 'St. John' plant details
Asystasia gangetica 'St. John' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular 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 Asystasia gangetica 'St. John'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: acanthaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen gold, green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, showy, spreading, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Asystasia gangetica 'St. John'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Lavender trumpets with white throats may be produced throughout the growing season, or nearly year round in mild winter climates, in spike-like clusters and nicely complement the creamy white to soft buttery yellow and green variegated, rounded foliage. The Ganges Primrose is a naturally evergreen (in frost-free climates), groundcover-like, mounding and spreading, shrub-like perennial. Use as a non-aggressive groundcover in the garden or filler in containers. The flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.
By: Almost Eden
CREEPING FOXGLOVE, CHINESE VIOLET, GANGES PRIMROSE IVORY RIBBONS , COROMANDEL. A fast growing creeping spreading herbaceous ground cover, perennial in frost free areas. The pale lilac trumpet shaped flowers with ivory throats produce blooms from spring to fall in full sun to shade. Grows 1' tall and spreads 2-3'. Attracts butterflies, tolerates heat and humidity, hardy in zones 8-10. Foliage is lance leaf green with margins of yellow ivory.
Gardening facts about Asystasia gangetica 'St. John' plant
How to Grow Asystasia gangetica 'St. John'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Creeping Foxglove
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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