Family: Melastomataceae
Genus: Melastoma (mel-LAS-toh-muh) (Info)
Species: malabathricum (mal-uh-BATH-ree-kum) (Info)
Synonym:Melastoma affine
Synonym:Melastoma polyanthum
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Category:
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Unknown - Tell us
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Magenta (Pink-Purple)
Violet/Lavender
Purple
Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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