TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
Eranthemum pulchellum attracts butterflies and bees
Eranthemum pulchellum, Eranthemum nervosum
Blue sage, Blue eranthemum, Lead FlowerFamily: Acanthaceae
Origin: India
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
This is a strongly branched shrub, popular with gardeners because of the spikes of flowers that are bright gentian blue - an unusual color in the tropics. The flowers appear from green-and-white veined bracts that remain after the blooms fall, forming a column several inches long. The hairy leaves are large and dark green. A sprawling shrub which may reach a 4 ft or more in height, Eranthemum is usually kept lower and bushier through pruning. Light shade is preferred in a garden; in a greenhouse it needs warm conditions. It is easily propagated from cuttings.
Learn more about Eranthemum pulchellum: Blue Sage: Winter Wonder.
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Blue sage, blue eranthemum - bright gentian blue - an unusual color in the tropics, winter bloomer, shade lover.
Learn more about Eranthemum pulchellum: Blue Sage: Winter Wonder.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Learn more about Eranthemum pulchellum: Blue Sage: Winter Wonder.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California, Texas, Louisiana, Arizona.
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot, large plant
In stock
$29.95
Sale $19.95