Plant Database
Silver Leafed Princess Flower
Tibouchina heteromalla
The Silver Leafed Princess Flower is a striking, upright evergreen shrub prized for its spectacular velvety silver-green foliage and vibrant, long-lasting blooms. This Brazilian native features large, 4-6 inch long leaves with prominent veins that are covered in soft white hairs, giving them a unique silvery sheen and velvety texture . In mid-summer through fall, it produces showy panicles of 1.5 inch wide, saucer-shaped flowers in iridescent purple-violet with five petals, creating a breathtaking floral display that attracts butterflies and other pollinators . A beautiful and textural plant, it is an excellent choice for adding a touch of tropical elegance to borders, containers, and as a focal point in mild-winter gardens.