The Garden Community for Garden Lovers

Eranthemum pulchellum - Blue Eranthemum, Tropical Blue Sage


Eranthemum pulchellum - Blue Eranthemum, Tropical Blue Sage (Eranthemum pulchellum - Blue Eranthemum, Tropical Blue Sage)

My Tropical Blue Sage is blooming again. It's typically a winter bloomer. Photo taken Apr. 29, 2012.



Comments on this photo

 

Beautiful blue ...

29 Apr, 2012

 

Terratoonie:

Thanks! :>)

I purchased this plant late last summer. I had been wanting one for many years. Now, I just need to find some place in semi-shade to plant it in the ground.

29 Apr, 2012

 

Now....I will be wanting one! Beatiful!!!

29 Apr, 2012

 

i love that colour...

29 Apr, 2012

 

Nice blue flower there Andy! Now if your looking for a nice semi-shaded spot to plant it, come on down.

29 Apr, 2012

 

Alexandramou:

I'll see if it will produce seeds. Thanks!

I left the flower spikes on after blooming because I wanted seeds...then it bloomed again from the old flower spikes from January.

29 Apr, 2012

 

Surreylad:

Thanks! Yes, it has a very intense blue flower.

29 Apr, 2012

 

Delonix,
You are fantastic!

29 Apr, 2012

 

Fantastic colour! :o)

29 Apr, 2012

 

Agree with everyone else!!

29 Apr, 2012

 

Randallsd:

Hey my good friend! When I make cuttings you're definitely welcome to one.

30 Apr, 2012

 

Stunning colour. Ever so pretty. :o)

4 May, 2012

 

Thanks! Yes, it has beautiful flowers, especially in the middle of winter (it's primary blooming time). It's somewhat unusual for a plant native to so deep in the tropics (southern India) and to have such a blue flower.

4 May, 2012

 

Soooo, I would have to keep this plant indoors during the winter???

5 May, 2012

 

Alexandramou:

It does very well outdoor here in San Diego. It is considered very tropical, though. Temps below 40ºF/4.5ºC would most likely cause damage. I'm sure even temps a few degrees above freezing would kill it.

5 May, 2012

 

A pot plant then. ;o)

5 May, 2012

 

Yes, a pot would be safest for you. It really is considered a house plant for most of the U.S. (the exceptions: parts of southern California and south Florida).

6 May, 2012



Comment on this photo


Pictures by all members
104027 of 302254

What else?

View photos by Delonix1

This photo is of species Eranthemum pulchellum - Blue Eranthemum, Tropical Blue Sage.

Members who like this photo

  • Gardening with friends since
    14 Aug, 2008

  • Gardening with friends since
    7 Jun, 2010

  • Gardening with friends since
    29 Mar, 2008

  • Gardening with friends since
    9 Aug, 2009

  • Gardening with friends since
    9 Jul, 2010

  • Gardening with friends since
    13 May, 2010

  • Gardening with friends since
    14 Feb, 2011

  • Gardening with friends since
    20 Mar, 2009

  • Gardening with friends since
    10 May, 2010

  • Gardening with friends since
    20 May, 2010