Strobilanthes wallichii
KASHMIR ACANTHUS, HARDY PERSIAN SHIELD
Acanthaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 7-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Origins: India-Subcontinent

Other Botanical Names: Pteracanthus alatus, Ruellia alata, Strobilanthes atropurpurea, Strobilanthes atropurpureus

Other Common Names: Wild Petunia

 
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Strobilanthes wallichii
KASHMIR ACANTHUS, HARDY PERSIAN SHIELD
Acanthaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 7-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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