Strobilanthes anisophyllus 'Assam'

This fabulous tropical foliage plant brings dramatic depth and contrast to any planting scheme.Strobilanthes anisophyllus 'Assam' is a tender subshrub with dark purple to near-black leaves that create an intense backdrop for its lilac-tinted, white trumpet flowers, which appear in elegant terminal spikes. Compact in habit, it is perfectly suited to garden borders, or bedding displays in containers, adding a bold focal point in sunny to partially shaded spots.This tender cultivar is both heat and drought tolerant, creating a lush, exotic feel with its dark colour enhancing both cooler and hotter colour palettes. This tender shrub should be moved into a frost free location to overwinter. Ultimate height: 1m (3.2ft). Ultimate spread: 60cm (24in) to 90cm (35in).