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Tibouchina urvilleana 'Athens Blue'

(Syn.: Tibouchina urvilleana 'Compacta'), Athens Blue Princess Flower
Tibouchina urvilleana Athens Blue



Code: 90188

Price: $9.50

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Family: Melastomataceae

NEW! 2009 - This is a refined more compact selection of the princess flower with a more tightly branching habit. Profusion of royal purple flowers from late spring through fall. This evergreen shrub with dark green velvety leaves and reddish venation can grow to 7 feet and wide unpruned. Plant in a protected location in full sun or part shade. Needs regular watering, rich organic soil, and feeding with acid-type fertilizer. Mulch to keep the roots cool. Attracts butterflies. USDA zones 9b - 11.

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