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Strobilanthes flaccidifolius, Strobilanthes cusia, Assam Indigo, Chinese Rain Bell, Pink Strobilanthes, Vein Leaf Acanthus

Strobilanthes flaccidifolius, Strobilanthes cusia

Assam Indigo, Chinese Rain Bell, Pink Strobilanthes, Vein Leaf Acanthus
Family: Acanthaceae
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Impressively statured herbaceous shrub with thickened veins and bright pink flowers. Very showy and useful plant. The leaves contain 0.4 - 1.3% indican, which can be hydrolyzed and oxidized to produce the classic Blue Indigo Dye. A dark Blue dye is obtained from the twigs. It is combined with Turmeric (Curcuma longa) to make Green, and with Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) to make Purple. The source of famous dye Assam Indigo, it was formerly cultivated on quite a large scale as a dye plant in China and India. Fresh juice from the leaves is used on Okinawa Island, Japan as a popular remedy for athlete's foot.

See Article about this plant: Strobilanthes, Chinese Rain Bell - a source of Blue, Green, and Purple.


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Strobilanthes cusia (flaccidifolius) - Chinese Rain Bell

Pink Strobilanthes, Chinese Rain Bell, Vein Leaf Acanthus. Impressively statured herbaceous shrub with thickened veins and bright pink flowers. Very showy plant. relatively cold tolerant.
See article about this plant: Strobilanthes, Chinese Rain Bell - a source of Blue, Green, and Purple.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot, large plant
In stock
$39.95