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Barleria, Variegated Phillipine Violet 'Variegata'

Barleriacristata

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Family

Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Barleria (bar-LEER-ee-uh)

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Species

cristata (kris-TAY-tuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Good Fall Color

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Light Blue

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Other Details

Category

Perennials

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From softwood cuttings

By simple layering

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clearwater, Florida

Deland, Florida

Delray Beach, Florida

Dunnellon, Florida

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Haines City, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Richmond, Texas

Spring, Texas

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mjsponies

DeLand/Deleon Springs, FL (Zone 8b) | December 2009 | positive

I have all three varieties, the purple, white and variegated and love them all. Grow them in a high shade/dappled sun location. They do ...Read More

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