Hypoestes Species, Ribbon Bush

Hypoestesaristata

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hypoestes (hy-poh-ES-teez)
Species
aristata (a-ris-TAH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Jones, Alabama

Encinitas, California

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

Brandon, Florida

Riverview, Florida

Jacksonville, Illinois

Bedias, Texas

Houston, Texas

Rosenberg, Texas

Spring, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Fallbrook, CA (Zone 10b) | October 2006 | positive

Tough, reliable, beautiful mass of purple flowers. I have several large stands of hypoestes aristata that have been in the same location...Read More

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| June 2006 | positive

This pretty shrub is in full flower, in an exposed area of a neighbour's garden. It is currently early winter here. (Mildura, Australia)....Read More

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