Achetaria azurea
Also Known As
- Otacanthus azureus
- Brazilian snapdragon
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Achetaria azurea plant details
Achetaria azurea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Achetaria azurea
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: plantaginaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: compact, container plant, fragrant foliage, houseplant, showy, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Achetaria azurea
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: humidity
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
An abundant producer of blue snapdragon-like flowers, this vigorous Brazilian plant flowers most of the year, even under the short days of fall and late winter. Its growth habit is under 2' tall and even after a pruning, it comes back quickly into bloom. As a cut flower, the stems add a beautiful blue to arrangements, plus, the foliage has an aromatic herb fragrance.
Otacanthus azureus is a compact shrublet with mint scented foliage. It can be used as a potted houseplant or may be used in outside container planting as it tolerates the hottest summer temps. The 1" snapdragon like flowers are of the brightest blue and make good cut flowers
Gardening facts about Achetaria azurea plant
How to Grow Achetaria azurea
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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