A clump-forming semi-evergreen perennial with and upright, non-branching habit. Thin, olive to grey-green foliage with straight edges, which sometimes curl inwards, and pointed tips are blushed with grey-purple in higher light levels. Slightly fragrant, bright purple flowers with yellow anthers and ruffled edges appear in summer
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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| Winter |
Undemanding, easy-to-grow houseplant, or for summer outdoor displays planted in fertile, free draining soil. Direct sunshine may scorch the leaves. Indoors grow in bright filtered light, planted using peat-free, houseplant or multipurpose compost. When in active growth water moderately and liquid feed monthly. Reduce watering in winter. See houseplant cultivation for further advice
Propagate by taking stem tip cuttings or by division
Remove faded flowered stems
May be susceptible to red spider mite, mealybugs, aphids, vine weevil and thrips
Generally disease-free