| Botanical name | Dissotis canescens |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  High Watering High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
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| Common name(s) | Wild tibouchina |
| Origin | |
| Uses in landscape design | It is a lovely warm-climate shrub. |
| Soil conditions | This shrub prefers moist soil. |
| Other languages | Kalwerbossie (A) |
Dissotis canescens (Wild tibouchina)
- Botanical name: Dissotis canescens
- Common name(s): Wild tibouchina
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
Looking a lot like Tibouchina granulosa ‘Violet’, or mauve tibouchina, this lovely, warm-climate shrub prefers moist soil. A good position for it is close to a stream or pond.
Family: Melastomataceae
Synonym: Dissotis incana
Botanical Pronunciation: dy-SOH-tis kan-ESS-kens
Dissotis canescens requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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