Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Anisostachya

Species:

Anisostachya spatulata

Growth Characteristics

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to fire-prone grassland ecosystems; resprouts from underground rootstock after burning.