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Plant specific values:
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Blue Witches Hat (Pycnostachys urticifolia) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Blue Witches Hat

(Pycnostachys urticifolia)

Blue Witches Hat (Pycnostachys urticifolia)

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Climate Requirements for Saginaw, Texas

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 17" - 79" 34" You should be able to grow this plant with no additional irrigation. Excellent
• High Temp. 69°F - 93°F 96°F Your summers may be too hot for this plant. Too hot
• Low Temp. 35°F - 66°F 33°F Your winter temperatures may be too cold for this plant Too cold
This plant may not grow well at your location - your winters are too cold.

Summary

Pycnostachys urticifolia, commonly known as Blue Witches Hat, is an evergreen shrub native to the grasslands and open woodlands of Southeastern Africa, including countries like Tanzania and Mozambique. This plant typically grows to a height and width of 4-7 feet (1.2-2.1 meters), presenting a rounded, bushy appearance. The striking blue flowers, which bloom in the spring and winter, are tubular and arranged in dense, terminal spikes, providing a showy display that can attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Blue Witches Hat is valued for its vibrant blue flowers and year-round foliage, making it a popular choice for tropical and subtropical gardens. It is often used in borders, as a specimen plant, or in butterfly gardens due to its attractiveness to pollinators. While it prefers full sun to part shade, it is adaptable to a range of light conditions. The plant is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in well-drained soils. It is not commonly plagued by diseases or pests, but it can be sensitive to frost and may require protection in cooler climates.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Height: 4-7 feet
  • Width: 4-7 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Blue
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Winter
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

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

Common Uses

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

Natural Habitat

Native to grasslands and open woodlands of Southeastern Africa

Other Names

Common Names:

Scientific Names: Pycnostachys urticifolia, Coleus livingstonei, Pycnostachys pubescens, Coleus urticifolius, Pycnostachys urticifolia var. pubescens

GBIF Accepted Name: Pycnostachys urticifolia Hook.