Description
Persian Lilac
Strobilanthes is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Persian Lilac |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 4.00 to 8.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | Pale violet |
| Bloom Time | May |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Always wear safety goggles; branches can whip back when released.Start with pruning shears for smaller growth. Use loppers, which look like giant, long-handle shears, for growth that is more than half an inch thick. A small pruning saw is handy, as it cuts on both the push and the pull.Deadhead religiously and keep beds clean.
Strobilanthes glomeratus care
Although it can survive in other zones as a houseplant given sufficient temperature, soil moisture and humidity.
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Watering | medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 30 to 40 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Strobilanthes glomeratus special feature
Effective as a specimen or in small groups. Shrub borders, foundations. Screen or informal hedge for property lines. Cottage gardens.
Strobilanthes glomeratus uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose