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    Pseuderanthemum alatum

    Also Known As

    • Chocolate Soldiers

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    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

    By: Far South Wholesale Nursery

    Gardening facts about Pseuderanthemum alatum plant

    How to Grow Pseuderanthemum alatum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • burgundy
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    aka Eranthemum atropurpureum, Pseuderanthemum atropurpureum, Pseuderanthemum rubrum, Black Varnish Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. atropurpureum 'Rubrum' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Pseuderanthemum carruthersii 'Reticulatum'

    aka Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. carruthersii, Pseuderanthemum reticulatum, Golden Pseuderanthemum, Yellow-Vein Eranthemum

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Pseuderanthemum carruthersii 'Reticulatum' foliage by Alan Lorence
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