Barleria Species, Hophead, Philippine Violet

Barlerialupulina

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Barleria (bar-LEER-ee-uh)
Species
lupulina (lup-oo-LEE-nuh)
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)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Plant City, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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| 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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