Powdery Alligator-flag (Thalia Dealbata) is a perennial aquatic in the Marantaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires very high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Thalia dealbata is a hardy aquatic perennial known for its large, blue-green leaves and striking purple flower spikes in mid-summer.
Powdery Alligator-flag
Thalia Dealbata
Thalia dealbata is a hardy aquatic perennial known for its large, blue-green leaves and striking purple flower spikes in mid-summer.
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