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Bougainvillea Purple Queen®
Scientific Name: Bougainvillea 'Moneth'
Also Known As
- Bougainvillea 'Purple Queen'
- Purple Queen® Bougainvillea
Plant type
perennial, vine
size
- H: 8'-10'
- W: 6'-8'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Bougainvillea Purple Queen® plant details
Bougainvillea Purple Queen® is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Bougainvillea Purple Queen®
- Plant type: perennial vine
- Plant family: nyctaginaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: container plant, floriferous, spiky, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Bougainvillea Purple Queen®
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, heat
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Bougainvillea Purple Queen®
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Bougainvillea for your garden
aka Lesser Bougainvillea, Paper Flower
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Vine
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 10'-30'
Width: 12"
- sun
- low
- dry in summer
aka Bougainvillea 'Double Red', Bougainvillea [double red]
Plant Type
Vine
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 30'
Width: 30'
- sun
- low
- dry in summer
aka Bougainvillea 'Hawaii', Bougainvillea 'Tropical Rainbow', Bougainvillea x 'Raspberry Ice', Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea, Tropical Rainbow Bougainvillea
Plant Type
Shrub, Vine
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional
- dry in summer
aka Bougainvillea x 'Eddie Fannick', Eddie Fannick Double Variegated Bougainvillea
Plant Type
Vine
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Bougainvillea x 'Pixie Queen'
Plant Type
Shrub, Vine
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-10'
Width: 2'-10'
- sun
- regular
- dry in summer
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