🌿 Apoballis 'Purple Sword'
Apoballis acuminatissima 'Lavallaei'
This eye-catching tropical understory plant features narrow, sword-shaped leaves with a deep purple sheen on their undersides.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Southeast Asia
☀️ Light: Part shade to full shade
💧 Water: Keep soil consistently moist; avoid letting it dry out completely
📏 Size: Grows 1-2 feet tall and wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Grown primarily for foliage; blooms are rare and insignificant
🌱 Landscape Use: Great for shaded garden beds, containers, and accent plantings
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend, then feed monthly with Espoma Plant Tone for vibrant, lasting color.