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    Breynia spatulifolia

    Also Known As

    • Sauropus spatulifolius
    • Dragon's Tongue

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 4"-16"
    • W: 12"-36"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Breynia spatulifolia plant details

    Breynia spatulifolia is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb with blue, green and variegated foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Breynia spatulifolia

    Plant type: perennial herb
    Plant family: phyllanthaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue, green and variegated
    Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 4 IN - 16 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: culinary, edible, medicinal

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Breynia spatulifolia

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    DRAGON'S TONGUE - A rare and unusual herb hardy in zones 7-10, growing 6-12" tall in bright indirect light - keep moist. Elongated green leaves with silvery veins and dark red flowers. Said to have the antibiotic activity to inhibit the growth of pathogenic species of staphylococcus. Boil leaves in water to make a tea using 6 leaves - 7 olives - 20 crushed wampees - 1 tablespoon crushed apricot kernels - sweeten to taste.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Breynia spatulifolia plant

    How to Grow Breynia spatulifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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