General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 24-36 inches (60-90 cm)
Plant Spread: 24-36 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Lavender
White
Bi-Color: Lavender and purple
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Underground structures: Taproot
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Root
Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Philippine Violet
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Barleria cristata
  • Synonym: Barleria cavaleriei

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Location: Mysore, India
Date: 2014
Blooms in profusion during the monsoon rains.
Location: Austin ,TX
Date: October
Location: My garden
Location: My garden
Date: 2019-12-03
Location: My garden
Date: 2019-12-03
Location: Mysore, India
Date: 2009-Aug
Early mornings, the stamens will be fresh like this.
Location: Fountain, Florida
Date: 2013-01-24
Photo by gingin
Photo by gingin
Location: Ft Worth Botanic, Tx
Date: 2017-11-18
Location: Ft Worth Botanic, Tx
Date: 2017-11-18
Photo by gingin
Location: Test garden 
Date: 2016-11-11
Location: my garden 
Date: 2017-09-16
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