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    Barleria cristata

    Also Known As

    • Barleria polytricha
    • Philippine Violet

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8b-12

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    Barleria cristata plant details

    Barleria cristata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and 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 Barleria cristata

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: acanthaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, long-blooming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Barleria cristata

    USDA Zones: 8b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Purple bloom, summer

    By: Far South Wholesale Nursery

    Acanthaceae, an upright sun loving plant producing lots of violet blue flowers most of the year.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Barleria cristata plant

    How to Grow Barleria cristata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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