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Barleria Species, Hophead, Philippine Violet

Barlerialupulina

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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

lupulina (lup-oo-LEE-nuh)

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Synonym

Barleria macrostachya

Barleria monostachya

Barleria norbertii

Dicliptera spinosa

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Velvet/Fuzzy

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Late Fall/Early Winter

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timrann

| May 2007 | positive

Barleria Lupulina is also native to Mauritius, it grows in the wild in the northern part of the island in alkaline and dry places. Tend ...Read More

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Barlerialupulina

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