Cornutia grandifolia (Tropical Lilac) - Video 1

Botanical name: Cornutia grandifolia

Common names: Tropical Lilac, African Lilac, Jamaican Lilac

Family: Lamiaceae    (Formerly:Verbenaceae)

Origin: Costa Rica

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryBlue, lavender, purple flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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Cornutia grandifolia (Tropical Lilac) purple flower clusters above large green leaves on a plant

2578 Cornutia grandifolia - African lilac

African lilac, Jamaican lilac - Fast growing shrub with astonishing fragrant velvet leaves. Tall stalks shoot out multiple lavender blue flowers. Both foliage and inflorescence makes an outstanding display. Attracts butterflies. Leaves have pleasant tobacco-like scent.
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
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