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Pseuderanthemum seticalyx, Shooting star, Australian Nerve Flower

Pseuderanthemum seticalyx

Shooting star, Australian Nerve Flower
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: Tropics
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSeaside, salt tolerant plant

This is a rare species of Pseuderanthemum from Australia. Metallic purplish papery narrow leaves in attractive trailing clumps; bright mauve undeneath - striking foliage. Odd papery tan flowers with purple splashes. A compact grower, this happy plants takes both full sun and shade, and thrives nearly in any conditions and soils. Needs regular water to establish, then becomes drought tolerant, easy to grow plant.

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Pseuderanthemum seticalyx - Australian Nerve Flower, Shooting Star

This is a rare species of Pseuderanthemum from Australia. Metallic purplish papery narrow leaves in attractive trailing clumps; bright mauve undeneath - striking foliage. Odd papery tan flowers with purple splashes. A compact grower, this happy plants takes both full sun and shade, and thrives nearly in any conditions and soils. Needs regular water to establish, then becomes drought tolerant, easy to grow plant.
See Article about this plant: Magenta Freckles of Shooting Stars: a Nerve Flower for a natural stress relieve.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot, large plant
4 Plants in stock
$29.95