This shrub has upright weak branches that form a compact bushy habit. It has a dark green broad lance-shaped leaves and the violent blue two lipped tube-shaped flowers appear in terminal clusters from late spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Otacanthus caeruleusis naturally found in Brazil South America, growing along forest margins and in cleared areas.

It prefers a well drained, organic rich soil that is reliably moist in a protected sunny to semi shaded position and is drought and frost tender.

The Brazilian Snapdragon is grown for its long flowering period and a bushy habit. It is planted along garden borders for flower contrast or used in tropical settings. It is suitable for coastal and low mountain regions establishing in 2 to 3 years and is moderately long lived. This shrub is also suitable for patio pots or courtyard planter boxes. ID 1820

Otacanthus ( OH-ta-KAN-thus) caeruleus(sai-REW-lee-us)

Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Figwort and Foxglove Family