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Tibouchina semidecandra
Also Known As
- Lasiandra semidecandra
- Tibouchina maudhiana
- Glory Flower
- Princess Flower
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 12'-15'
- W: 8'-10'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Tibouchina semidecandra plant details
Tibouchina semidecandra is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tibouchina semidecandra
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: melastomataceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tibouchina semidecandra
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Tibouchina semidecandra
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Tibouchina semidecandra plant
How to Grow Tibouchina semidecandra
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Tibouchina for your garden
aka Glory Bush, Princess Flower, Purple Glory Bush
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 3'-15'
Width: 2'-10'
- sun - mostly sun
- high - regular
aka Lasiandra semidecandra 'Variegata', Tibouchina semidecandra 'Variegata', Tibouchina urvilleana 'Variegata', Variegata Glory Flower, Variegata Princess Flower
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 15'
Width: 10'
- sun - mostly shade
- high - regular
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Scientific Name: Pleroma heteromalla
aka Tibouchina grandiflora, Tibouchina grandifolia, Tibouchina heteromalla, BIG-LEAF PRINCESS FLOWER, Glory Flower, Purple Glory Bush
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-8'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- high - regular
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-7'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Ecuador Princess Tibouchina
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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