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Brillantaisia guianensis, Leucorhaphis lamium, Brillantaisia nitens
Tropical Giant Salvia, Fiddle LeafFamily: Acanthaceae
Origin: Central and West Africa
Outstanding herbaceous shrub with large, up to 1 ft, fiddle-shaped lush leaves. Very unusual specimen plant, great for shade gardens, where it will grow the biggest leaves. The shrub can grow up to 8-9ft. Very pretty purple flowers. The stems are hairy and square in cross-section. Fiddle-shaped large leaves are in opposite pairs along the stems. Grows in moist tropical areas, both in full sun or shade. Forms dense, monospecific stands. Seeds are produced in long, cigar-shaped pods. Forms dense, monospecific stands. Propagation: Seeds, rooting from stem fragments.
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2299 Brillantaisia owariensis - Fiddle-Leaf Giant Salvia
Brillantaisia - rare herbaceous shrub with unusual purple flowers and huge remarkable leaves.Tropical Giant Salvia. Outstanding herbaceous shrub with large, up to 1 ft, fiddle-shaped lush leaves. Very unusual specimen plant, great for shade gardens, where it will grow the biggest leaves. The shrub can grow up to 8-9ft. Very pretty purple flowers. The stems are hairy and square in cross-section. Fiddle-shaped large leaves are in opposite pairs along the stems. Grows in moist tropical areas, both in full sun or shade. Forms dense, monospecific stands.
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Grown in
6"/1 gal pot, large plant
5 Plants in stock
$27.95