Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Brillantaisia

Species:

Brillantaisia pubescens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

purple, violet, blue

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require light and warm temperatures (20-25°C) for germination. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI