Hardy
zone: 6-10
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Blooming Time:
July-August
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Height:
36"/90cm
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Family:
Acanthaceae
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Origin:
The species is native to southern Europe.
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Stately plants draped in large, handsome, glossy foliage and topped with magnificent towering flower spikes. The spikes display showy mauve bracts which reveal delicate white-petaled flowers. The impressively long, deep-green leaves are cut into irregular-edged, finger-like sections.
Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Protect crowns in first winter after planting. Good specimen plants for the border or as a solitary feature.
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