Location specific values:
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Plant specific values:
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Green Ice Crossandra (Ecbolium ligustrinum) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Green Ice Crossandra

(Ecbolium ligustrinum)

Green Ice Crossandra (Ecbolium ligustrinum)

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Climate Requirements for Bountiful, Utah

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 16" - 271" 20" Your precipitation may be insufficient for this plant. Irrigate N" / year. Irrigate N" / year
• High Temp. 72°F - 107°F 90°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. 28°F - 73°F 19°F Your winter temperatures may be too cold for this plant Too cold
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.

Summary

Ecbolium ligustrinum, commonly known as Green Ice Crossandra or Turquoise Crossandra, is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa and South Asia, particularly thriving in open woodlands and grasslands. It is a small, bushy plant that typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters) and spreads to a similar width. The plant is characterized by its striking green or blue flowers, which bloom throughout the year in its native climate, adding a unique color to the garden palette. The flowers are showy, with their unusual coloration drawing attention.

Green Ice Crossandra is valued for its continuous flowering and vibrant foliage, making it an excellent choice for borders, container planting, and as an accent plant in tropical and subtropical gardens. It prefers well-drained soil, moderate watering, and thrives in full sun to partial shade. While it is not a common plant in cultivation, it can be grown in warmer regions or as a houseplant in cooler climates. It may require protection from frost and benefits from regular feeding during the growing season.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Height: 2-3 feet
  • Width: 2-3 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Blue, Green
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Native to tropical Africa and South Asia, particularly in open woodlands and grasslands

Other Names

Common Names: Green Ice Crossandra, Turquoise Crossandra

Scientific Names: Ecbolium ligustrinum, Ecbolium ecbolium, Ecbolium linnaeanum, Ecbolium linneanum, Ecbolium linneanum var. dentatum, Ecbolium linneanum var. laetevirens, Ecbolium viride subsp. ligustrinum, Ecbolium viride var. dentatum, Ecbolium viride var. dentatum

GBIF Accepted Name: Ecbolium ligustrinum