Barleria greenii

Also Known As

Green's Barleria
PURPLE LACE
Wild Bush Petunia

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-5'
W: 2'-5'

planting zones

8a-11

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Barleria greenii plant details

Barleria greenii is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Barleria greenii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, long-blooming, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Barleria greenii

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

PURPLE LACE - WILD BUSH PETUNIA - A very prolific summer flowering plant with 5 petaled trumpet like lavender purple flowers edged in white. Likes sun to part shade and hardy in zone 8-10. Large striking flowers produce a lot of nectar and the fragrance at night attracts hawk moths which are the pollinators. Very attractive flowers.