Angelonia angustifolia (Angelonia)

Angelonia angustifolia Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Angelonia angustifolia an-jel-OH-nee-ah an-gus-tih-FOE-lee-ah Common Name: Angelonia Genus: Angelonia
Upright, low perennial with deep mauve to violet two-lipped flowers blooming all summer. Angelonia are superlative container plants, and can also be grown as bedding annuals.
Care: Plants look best with upright flower spikes; cut back any that lean or threaten to topple over.
Propagation: Sow seed in spring, or grow from cuttings.
Problems: Aphids, powdery mildew.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Purple/ Lavender Flower; White Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Suitable as Annual
Style Cottage Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest
Type Perennials

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