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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: White and mauve-purple.
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Suitable Locations: Topiary
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Striped Philippine Violet

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Location: Mysore, India
Date: 2014-08-16
One of my favourites.

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