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Barleria albostellata, Grey Barleria

Barleria albostellata

Grey Barleria
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: South Africa
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeRegular waterWhite, off-white flowers

This medium to large shrub produces beautiful white tubular flowers from September to January. In contrast to the flowers, the leaves are grey-green and conspicuously velvety/hairy.



Barleria albostellata, Grey Barleria
Barleria albostellata, Grey Barleria
Barleria albostellata, Grey Barleria


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Barleria cristata, Philippine Violet, Crested Philippine Violet, December Flower

Barleria cristata

Philippine Violet, Crested Philippine Violet, December Flower
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: India and southeast Asia
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftShadeSemi-shadeRegular waterPink flowersWhite, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersAttracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Grows into a shapely shrub with minimal pruning. The trumpet-shaped 2" long flowers openin in terminal clusters in November and continue into mid-December. This is an easy-to-grow shrub, about 3ft height, which can be used for a garden hedge or tightly clipped into geometrical shapes. On the most common variety, the tubular flowers are varying shades of mauve; there is also one with pure white flowers and another with flowers striped in mauve and white. Barleria involucrata is similar to B. cristata except that both leaves and blooms are larger and the flower color is blue-lilac. B. prionitis is a spiny bush with orange flowers. Barleria is easily propagated from cuttings planted in fall directly in the ground. It requires some sun to flower profusely and occasional pruning to promote bushy growth. See Var. Striped, Var. Alba.





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Barleria cristata - Philippine violet

Philippine violet. Grows into a shapely shrub with minimal pruning. The purple trumpet-shaped flowers openin in terminal clusters. This is an easy-to-grow shrub, about 3ft height, which can be used for a garden hedge or tightly clipped into geometrical shapes. Takes both sun and shade, it requires some more sun to flower profusely and occasional pruning to promote bushy growth.

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Barleria cristata Alba, White Philippine violet

Barleria cristata Alba

White Philippine violet
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: India and southeast Asia
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftShadeSemi-shadeRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersAttracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Grows into a shapely shrub with minimal pruning. The trumpet-shaped 2" long flowers openin in terminal clusters in November and continue into mid-December. This is an easy-to-grow shrub, about 3ft height, which can be used for a garden hedge or tightly clipped into geometrical shapes. On the most common variety, the tubular flowers are varying shades of mauve; there is also one with pure white flowers and another with flowers striped in mauve and white. Barleria involucrata is similar to B. cristata except that both leaves and blooms are larger and the flower color is blue-lilac. B. prionitis is a spiny bush with orange flowers. Barleria is easily propagated from cuttings planted in fall directly in the ground. It requires some sun to flower profusely and occasional pruning to promote bushy growth. See B. cristata var. Striped, var. blue-lilac.





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Barleria cristata Lavender Lace, Striped Philippine violet, Crested philippine violet

Barleria cristata Lavender Lace

Striped Philippine violet, Crested philippine violet
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: India and southeast Asia
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftShadeSemi-shadeRegular waterPink flowersWhite, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowers

Grows into a shapely shrub with minimal pruning. The trumpet-shaped 2" flowers openin in terminal clusters in November and continue into mid-December. This is an easy-to-grow shrub, about 3ft height, which can be used for a garden hedge or tightly clipped into geometrical shapes. On the most common variety, the tubular flowers are varying shades of mauve; there is also one with pure white flowers and another with flowers striped in mauve and white. Barleria involucrata is similar to B. cristata except that both leaves and blooms are larger and the flower color is blue-lilac. B. prionitis is a spiny bush with orange flowers. Barleria is easily propagated from cuttings planted in fall directly in the ground. It requires some sun to flower profusely and occasional pruning to promote bushy growth. See var. blue-lilac, var. Alba.





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Barleria elegans, White Bushveld Barleria

Barleria elegans

White Bushveld Barleria
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: southern Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeRegular waterModerate waterWhite, off-white flowers

Very decorative herbaceous evergreen shrub, white flowers in autumn.

See picture of related species (Barleria cristata Alba).




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Barleria lupulina, Hophead Philippine Violet

Barleria lupulina

Hophead Philippine Violet
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: India, Burma
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeRegular waterYellow, orange flowersEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Shrubbery plants with single dark green leaves, red-brown branches, and flowers that bloom in clusters. Traditional and therapeutic use is anti-inflammatory for insect bites, herpes simplex use by its fresh leaves, and roots for anti-inflammatory centipede bites.





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Barleria micans, Barleria oenotheroides, Barleria , Giant Yellow Shrimp

Barleria micans, Barleria oenotheroides

Barleria , Giant Yellow Shrimp
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: Central America
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunShadeSemi-shadeRegular waterYellow, orange flowersAttracts butterflies, hummingbirds

The genus was named in honor of Jacques Barrelier, a 17th century French botanist. B. micans is a sub-shrub growing to a height of 4 to 5 feet. The pointed-elliptic leaves are up to 5 inches long. The yellow flowers are borne in terminal green spikes about 2" to 3" long. Winter bloomer, zone 10 or higher.



Barleria micans, Barleria oenotheroides, Barleria , Giant Yellow Shrimp
Barleria micans, Barleria oenotheroides, Barleria , Giant Yellow Shrimp
Barleria micans, Barleria oenotheroides, Barleria , Giant Yellow Shrimp
Barleria micans, Barleria oenotheroides, Barleria , Giant Yellow Shrimp


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Barleria obtusa, Bush Violet

Barleria obtusa

Bush Violet
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeRegular waterModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Barleria obtusa, the bush violet, occurs naturally along forest margins in the summer rainfall region of South Africa where it is widely cultivated as a decorative garden shrub and used medicinally. It is an evergreen multi-stemmed shrublet with a sprawling habit. The branches have an erect or decumbent habit. The size of the plant varies when planted in different growing environments.

The soft, sage green leaves are oppositely placed and have entire margins with fine translucent hairs. A characteristic feature is that the leaves are reflexed (the margins are upturned).

Clusters of 1 inch wide blue flowers appear at the branch tips in the fall and winter. The flower petals are borne on the top part of the branch. A closer look at the individual flower will reveal the style and only two stamens with violet colored pollen.

Plant in full sun or partial shade, water infrequently - once established is quite a drought tolerant in coastal gardens. Hardy to 20-25° F. In deep shade plants often grow taller and clamber up if supported by other plants or structures. Can reseed a bit in the garden but not to the extent of being pesky.

This great soft rounded low shrub for the garden that is attractive to bees, butterflies, and nectar feeding birds.



Barleria obtusa, Bush Violet
Barleria obtusa, Bush Violet
Barleria obtusa, Bush Violet


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Barleria obtusa - seeds

Bush Violet. This evergreen flowering shrub is covered in a mass of dainty violet flowers.
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Barleria prionitis, Porcupine Flower

Barleria prionitis

Porcupine Flower
Family: Acanthaceae
USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeModerate waterYellow, orange flowersEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Barleria prionitis, Porcupine Flower
Barleria prionitis, Porcupine Flower
Barleria prionitis, Porcupine Flower
Barleria prionitis, Porcupine Flower


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Barleria repens, Barleria galpinii, Small Bush Violet

Barleria repens, Barleria galpinii

Small Bush Violet
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: tropical Africa
USDA Zone: 10-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallGroundcover and low-growing 2ftSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeModerate waterPink flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersAttracts butterflies, hummingbirdsInvasive

It usually forms a rounded to spreading bushy shrub, 2 ft high by 3 ft wide, but sometimes also climbs/leans into nearby trees and shrubs (up to 6 ft!). New branches tend to root as they touch ground, so this plant can quickly increase its territory if not kept under surveillance. Evergreen, it has soft, shiny, dark green leaves. Flowers are fairly large, and are a deep purple-mauve or pink-red, appearing from late spring to autumn. This plant is easily propagated from cuttings. Always provide good, light, well-drained soil and plenty of compost and other organic material. Water well in summer, but much less in winter. Pest-free and fairly frost-tolerant, it can take sun or light shade.





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