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Barleria observatrix

 
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Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Barleria (bar-LEER-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: observatrix

Category:
Groundcovers
Shrubs

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
Light Blue
Blue-Violet
Purple

Bloom Time:
Blooms all year

Foliage:
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive timrann On May 4, 2007, timrann from Other
(Mauritius) wrote:

B.Observatrix is endemics of Mauritius and was thought to be extinct until 2002. Only a few was re-found in nearby a hill where a small population survived.The leaves are dark green and glossy . Flowers are pale blue-purple. Propagation is being tried in conservation nurseries and sometimes could be seen in nurseries. Seeds are black-grey and flat in elongated pods. Once established tend to be invasive like most Barlerias.



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