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Pseuderanthemum graciflorum, Pseuderanthemum graciliflorum, Pseuderanthemum andersonii, Blue Twilight, Blue Crossandra, Florida Twilight

Pseuderanthemum graciflorum, Pseuderanthemum graciliflorum, Pseuderanthemum andersonii

Blue Twilight, Blue Crossandra, Florida Twilight
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: Penang, Sri Lanka, India and Malaya
Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeRegular waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Very rare plant with dark large leaves and blue/lilac unusual flowers. This plant is low-growing semi-woody shrub that can be used as a ground cover or specimen plant underneath a bigget shrub or tree. Looks great in mass plantings. Privide filtered light for darker foliage and healthier look. Do not overwater (it may cause chlorosis) and protect from chilly winds, it is very cold sensitive. This plant is often confused with Crossandra, hence the common name.


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