Barleria cristata

Philippine Violet, Bluebell Barleria

Family: Acanthaceae Acanthus


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 8B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Lavender, pink, white
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Winter
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, specimen
Height 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, upright or erect
Attributes and features Naturalizing