Barleria alata
Barleria alata
- Native to:
- Angola | Cameroon | Central African Republic | Congo | DR Congo | Gabon
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Acanthaceae
- Genus:
- Barleria
- Species:
- Barleria alata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, purple, violet
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 10–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily with warmth and moisture. Light promotes germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI