Strobilanthes, Purple Waffle Plant
Strobilanthesalternata 'Exotica'

Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Strobilanthes (stroh-bil-AN-theez)
Species: alternata (al-ter-NAY-tuh)
Cultivar: Exotica

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Veined

Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

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

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting