Return to This Plant's Category:  Thunbergia to Tradescantia Tibouchina urvilleana 'Athens Blue' (Syn.: Tibouchina urvilleana 'Compacta'), Athens Blue Princess Flower
	Code: 90188 Price: $11.95 Out of Stock
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Family: Melastomataceae This is a refined more compact selection of the princess flower with a more tightly branching habit. Profusion of royal purple flowers from late spring through fall. This evergreen shrub with dark green velvety leaves and reddish venation can grow to 7 feet and wide unpruned. Plant in a protected location in full sun or part shade. Needs regular watering, rich organic soil, and feeding with acid-type fertilizer. Mulch to keep the roots cool. Attracts butterflies. USDA zones 9b - 11.

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(B) Hanging
basket (D) Dwarf
under 12" (F) Flourescent lights for
indoor light culture (H) Humid
conditions (M) Miniature
under 6" (T) Terrarium
plant (W) Winter
flowering

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