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Angelonia angustifolia 'Blue Bicolor'

 
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Family: Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Angelonia (angel-on-ee-a) (Info)
Species: angustifolia (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Blue Bicolor

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Category:
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Blue-Violet
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Aromatic

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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1 positive
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive henryr10 On Aug 16, 2004, henryr10 from Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6b) wrote:

OK so it's not really a 'Blue' bicolor, more purple actually,
it's still gorgeous.

Blooms it's head off and is a great container plant.

In Partial sun it will both grow upright or trail (perfect for hanging pots).
In full sun it will stand straight and tall, no staking.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Cincinnati, Ohio
Saint Helena Island, South Carolina
Austin, Texas



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