Barleria Species, Porcupine Flower

Barleriaprionitis

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Barleria (bar-LEER-ee-uh)
Species
prionitis (pry-oh-NY-tis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Textured
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Lake Worth, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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| May 2007 | positive

This variety is also found in Mauritius.As thorny as B.Lupulina and the leaves are oblong- large Thorns are long and thin , even more vic...Read More

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