Strobilanthes, Dragon's Tongue, Narrow Flame Leaf Ivy, Waffle Plant
Strobilanthes sinuata 'Acanthus'

Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Strobilanthes (stroh-bil-AN-theez)
Species: sinuata (sin-yoo-AY-tuh)
Cultivar: Acanthus

Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Textured
Velvet/Fuzzy

Foliage Color
Dark/Black

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting