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Pseuderanthemum alatum
Also Known As
- Chocolate Soldiers
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Pseuderanthemum alatum plant details
Pseuderanthemum alatum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with burgundy, purple and variegated foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pseuderanthemum alatum
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: acanthaceae
- Foliage: evergreen burgundy, purple and variegated
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: long-blooming, tropical-looking, year-round-interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pseuderanthemum alatum
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Purple bloom, summer-fall
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How to Grow Pseuderanthemum alatum
Sun Exposure
- mostly shade - shade
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Water Needs
- regular
Features
Flower Color
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Color
- variegated
- burgundy
- purple
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Size
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