Eranthemum Pseuderanthemum Black

Eranthemum Pseuderanthemum Black his is a striking plant with unusual almost black leaves: it has deep, chocolate-burgundy, glossy foliage with a short spike of white flowers late in summer. A fine candidate for container combinations or to create foliage contrast in the mixed border. If grown in filtered light, leaves get larger and darker. Allow to dry between waterings. Overwatering causes leaf-drop. Common Name Eranthemum Black Botanical Name Pseuderanthemum atropurpureum Black Vernish Height 0.9-1.5m Spread 30-75cm Origin Polynesia Category Shrubs Family Acanthaceae Flower Colour White Drought Tolerance Low Salinity Tolerance Low Sun Tolerance Medium Wind Tolerance Medium Water-Log Tolerance Low pH Level Basic Pest Tolerance High Disease Tolerance Medium Growth Rate Fast Fragrance No Growth Habit Upright