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    Bartlettina sordida

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Bartlettina sordida plant details

    Bartlettina sordida is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bartlettina sordida

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: big leaves, cutting garden, fragrant, rare, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bartlettina sordida

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A dramatic shrubby perennial with huge, deeply veined, dark green leaves and new growth and stems covered in a fine red velvet. Large corymbs of lilac, Ageratum like flowers are abundantly produced in spring. Eminently desirable and hailing from moist cloud forests in Mexico, so flagging in the heat and low humidity of West Australian summers but so spectacular as to be still worth growing if ample moisture and protection from wind can be provided. Cut back hard after flowering once new growth is seen.

    By: Zephs

    Easy, rare & outrageous, here’s a real treat for you collectors of subtropicals. This Eupatorium relative from Mexico forms a multi-branching shrub 8’ tall or more & blooms Fall - Spring here. The flower clusters are nicely displayed well above the foliage & look like giant Ageratum blooms & are fragrant too! The leaves are a beautiful, velvety green, large & tropical looking, with dark violet veining. The very upright stalks & stems are deep maroon/purple. Bartlettina thrives (& grows fast) in bright shade & moist, rich soil. Frost tender.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Bartlettina sordida plant

    How to Grow Bartlettina sordida

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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