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Tibouchina urvilleana

Also Known As

  • Glory Bush
  • Princess Flower
  • Purple Glory Bush

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-15'
  • W: 2'-10'

planting zones

  • 8a-12

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Tibouchina urvilleana plant details

Tibouchina urvilleana is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and high - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tibouchina urvilleana

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: melastomataceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tibouchina urvilleana

USDA Zones: 8a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: high - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tibouchina urvilleana is a fast growing mounding plant reaching 2-3 feet. Slender furry leaves producing 3" intense purple flowers summer to winter. Needs sun or bright light and warmth.
Royal purple, 3" blooms are borne spring to fall on a shrub-like perennial with velvet-like medium-green foliage.

Gardening facts about Tibouchina urvilleana plant

How to Grow Tibouchina urvilleana

  • Water Needs

    • high - regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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