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Achetaria Species, Brazilian Snapdragon

Achetariaazurea

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Genus
Achetaria (ak-eh-TAR-ee-uh)
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Species
azurea (a-ZOOR-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Otacanthus azureus
Otacanthus caeruleus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Boca Raton, Florida

Hilo, Hawaii

Pepeekeo, Hawaii

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Richmond, Texas

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(Zone 11) | October 2014 | positive

Super easy, mine doesn't mind getting very dry. Easy to propagate and lasts forever as a cut flower. A great low- to mid-height performer!

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