Barleria cristata

Barleria cristata, commonly known as the Philippine violet, bluebell barleria, or crested Philippine violet, is a beautiful flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. The plant typically grows to about 2–4 feet in height and has opposite, oval-shaped leaves. Its flowers, which bloom in clusters, are tubular with five lobes, coming in shades of blue, purple, lavender, pink, or white, and have a delicate, crested appearance. It flowers mainly in the late summer and early fall but can bloom throughout the year in warm climates. Native to tropical Asia, Barleria cristata is found in countries like India, Myanmar, and the Philippines and has been widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. It’s easy to grow and is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It thrives in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade.