Memecylon gracile
Memecylon gracile is a shrub of the Melastomataceae family, grown as an ornamental. It prefers part shade and medium water, reaching 1–2 meters in height in USDA zones 6–8. This plant blooms in May and June with purple flowers and prefers loamy, peaty soil. It attracts pollinators.
Light
Partial shade
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Peaty
Height
1–2 m
Spread
1–1.5 m
Zones
6–8
Flower colors