King's Mantle
Scientific Name
Thunbergia erecta
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
9a to 11
This plant is not native to Florida.
Yard Conditions
Will this plant grow in my yard?
Optimal Light
King's Mantle grows best in Partial Shade.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained to Medium Drained
Soil pH
Tolerates Any Soil pH (4.5-8.0)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Shrubs - Large
Plant Shape
- Matting
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
King's Mantle is Evergreen
Spread
5-8 feet
Height
4-6 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Small
Leaf Texture
Fine
Flower Size
Large
Flower Month
- June
- July
- August
Flower Color
- Purple
- Blue
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
Purple, year-round flowers; good as a hedge. Fruit is inconspicuous. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies
