Eranthemum pulchellum, Eranthemum nervosum (Common names: Blue sage, Blue eranthemum, Lead Flower)

Eranthemum pulchellum, Eranthemum nervosum, Blue sage, Blue eranthemum, Lead Flower
Eranthemum pulchellum attracts butterflies and bees

Eranthemum pulchellum, Eranthemum nervosum

Blue sage, Blue eranthemum, Lead Flower
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: India
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeRegular waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSeaside, salt tolerant plant

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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Eranthemum pulchellum - Blue Sage, Lead Flower

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
Other sizes available

Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot
5 plants in stock
$39.95