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Tibouchina lepidota
Glory Bush, Dwarf Princess Flower
Origin: Native to Columbia.
| Family |
| Melastomataceae |
| Genus |
| Tibouchina |
| Species |
| lepidota |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 10-11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c-H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -6.7-10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 20-50 |
| Height |
| 30-90 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Used as a border or accent pant. |
| Cultivation |
| Prefers organic, moist soil with full sun. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Found in tropical rainforests. |
| Leaf Description |
| The thin, green leaves are narrow and long with lengthwise margins. |
| Flower Description |
| The flowers are showy and purple with 5-petals. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated by cuttings taken in late spring and summer. |
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