This sub-shrub has an erect stem with many upright branches that form a compact rounded habit. It has dark green lanced-shaped leaves and the bluish tube-shaped flowers appear in a cluster from spring to autumn.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Strobilanthes anisophyllus is naturally found from the lower Himalayas to India growing in woodlands. It prefers a well drained fertile, organic rich moist soil in a protected semi shaded position andis frost and drought tender.

Goldfussia is a small shrub that is grown for its rounded habit and foliage colour. It is planted in small gardens along shaded borders for screening or for adding a tropical effect around water features. In cool climates it is grown in a glasshouse or indoor specimen or used in terrariums. It establishes in one season but may be short lived. ID 972

Strobilanthes(stro-bi-LĂNTH-eez) anisophyllus(an-ee-so-PHYL-lus)

Acanthaceae(ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Acanthus Family