Tibouchina urvilleana:
A beautiful, tropical look from an evergreen shrub with huge, exotic, deep-purple flowers that will bloom throughout summer. Its upright, open-branched habit is useful as a hedge, screen or accent.
Zones 10-11: Protect from frost
Light Needs: Partial to full sun
Watering Needs: Water regularly – weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Size: Up to 12 feet by 5 feet if planted in ground
Key Feature: Long Bloom Season
Blooms: Early spring through Summer