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Violet Pichi

Fabiana imbricata f. violacea

Fabiana imbricata (8705446662) by Dick Culbert (CC BY 2.0)

Full Sun
Light watering
Frost Hardy

9a

USDA zone

-7°C

Minimum temperature

Expected size

Height
Spread

2.5m

Max

1.5m

1.5m

Min

1m

20 years to reach maturity

Flowering

  • spring
  • summer
  • autumn
  • winter

More images of Violet Pichi

A close up of some purple Fabiana imbricata f. violacea flowers and green leaves
A photo of Violet Pichi
A photo of Violet Pichi
A Fabiana imbricata f. violacea plant with green leaves and purple flowers

Violet Pichi Overview

Fabiana imbricata f. violacea is an uncommon evergreen shrub in the Solanaceae family. It produces masses of tubular, pale lavender blooms measuring around 2cm in length and fine green foliage. Typically growing to around 2m in height, this plant originates from Argentina and Chile. It has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Special features of Violet Pichi

Attractive flowers