Tibouchina laa

Chaetogastra laxa

Native to:
Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Melastomataceae
Genus:
Chaetogastra
Species:
Chaetogastra laxa
USDA Symbol:
TILA7

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist