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Glossy foliage of Pseuderanthemum Shooting Star
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Pseuderanthemum laxiflorum
(Shooting Star, Amethyst Star, Dazzler, Star Flower, Purple False Eranthemum) |
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: Tropics
Light: Part shade
Height: 3-4'
Spread: 1-2'
Blooms: Violet-lavender flowers, 1", star-shaped, all year
Foliage: Deep green,
glossy
Soil:
Well-drained, drought tolerant
Water: Regular
Fertilizer: Slow release fertilizer, regularly to promote blooms
Propagation: semi-wood cuttings in spring
Uses: Specimen, accent, xeriscaping, perennial border
Caution: Pollen may cause allergy
Comments: Pseuderanthemum laxiflorum or Amethyst Star or Shooting Star or Dazzler
or Star Flower or Purple False Eranthemum is a breathtaking medium-sized perennial shrub with a medium growth rate. Prune
regularly to maintain shape. Pseuderanthemum laxiflorum is a
beautiful shrub that adds color to the xeriscaping landscape o plant in
a pot to beautify the patio.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8-11 |
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