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Barleria, White-Flowering Phillipine Violet 'Alba'

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

Barleria cristata var. alba

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Succulent

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

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