Stenandrium Species, Early Shaggytuft, Shaggytuft, Shaggy Narrowman

Stenandriumbarbatum

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Stenandrium (sten-AN-dree-um)
Species
barbatum (bar-BAY-tum)
Synonym
Gerardia barbata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | January 2005 | positive

A dwarf, grayish, tufted plant with short spikes of rose pink flowers.

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