Tibouchina clavata (Bears Ear)
Tibouchina clavata (Bears Ear) purple flower with five broad petals and white stamens in center.
Botanical name: Tibouchina clavata
Common name: Bears Ear
Family: Melastomataceae
Origin: Brazil
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsSimilar plants: Tibouchina clavata (Bears Ear)
Tibouchina clavata (Bears Ear) plant displaying oval green leaves with fuzzy texture and soft edges
Tibouchina clavata (Bears Ear) stems emerge with red buds and tiny purple flower at tips.
Tibouchina clavata (Bears Ear) plant displays thick green leaves with pointed tips and reddish edges.
Tibouchina clavata (Bears Ear) flower with five broad purple petals and small inner stamens
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Tibouchina clavata is a beautiful plant Native to Brazil. Known as the Bears Ear Glory bush, it has striking purple flowers and lush green leaves. It's similar to Tibouchina multiflora (or grandiflora) but has more delicate, longer leaves and thinner branches. This plant loves warm weather and adds a tropical touch to your garden, whether you plant it in the ground or in a pot. Grows into 5-7 foot showy shrub with silvery green, pubescent leaves. It blooms spring, summer, and fall with clusters of purple flowers about 1 inches across. Stamens with distinctive long, eyelash-like appendages. Needs some pruning to shape and plenty of light to bloom. Takes both sun or shade, but the more light, the more flowers.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Shipped at customers risk, no replacements or refunds. Leaf drop possible. We guarantee healthy plant to be shipped and the best packaging. Express shipping optional.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Shipped at customers risk, no replacements or refunds. Leaf drop possible. We guarantee healthy plant to be shipped and the best packaging. Express shipping optional.
Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot, large plant
2 plants in stock
$29.95