Botanical Name: Common Names:
Strobilanthes persicifolia Syn Strobilanthes anisophylla, Goldfussia,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Dense, Shrub Like
Description:
Small dense evergreen shrub with lance-shaped dark purple leaves. Tubular mauve flowers from winter through to summer. Grows approx. 1.5m H x 0.8m W. Great as a low growing hedge or plant next to green plants for great contrast.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Acanthaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Purple
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate