Mackaya Species, Forest Bell Bush
Mackayabella

Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Mackaya (MAK-kay-uh)
Species: bella (BEL-luh)

Synonym:Asystasia bella

Category

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Lavender

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting

Unknown