Eranthemum pulchellum - Blue Eranthemum, Tropical Blue Sage
By Delonix1
- 29 Apr, 2012
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My Tropical Blue Sage is blooming again. It's typically a winter bloomer. Photo taken Apr. 29, 2012.
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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
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Beautiful blue ...
29 Apr, 2012