Family: Commelinaceae
(ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee) Genus: Dichorisandra (dy-kor-ih-SAN-druh) Species: thyrsiflora (thur-SEE-flor-uh)
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Category PerennialsTropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between wateringsSun Exposure Light ShadeFoliage Grown for foliageFoliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Suitable for growing in containersDanger N/ABloom Color Blue-VioletMedium Purple Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements UnknownPatent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballFrom herbaceous stem cuttings Seed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |