| Botanical name | Pycnostachys urticifolia |
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| 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.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
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| Flowers | February March April This plant bears conical spikes of bright blue flowers in autumn. |
| Common name(s) | Blue boys, Hedgehog sage |
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| Maintenance | This plant needs to be pruned after flowering. |
| Other languages | Ystervarksalie (A) |
Pycnostachys urticifolia (Blue boys, Hedgehog sage)
- Botanical name: Pycnostachys urticifolia
- Common name(s): Blue boys, Hedgehog sage
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
A tall-growing, herbaceous, perennial shrub with conical spikes of bright blue flowers in autumn. Prune after flowering.
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Pycnostachys urticifolia requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
February March April This plant bears conical spikes of bright blue flowers in autumn. 
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