Forest Bell Bush, River Bell
Scientific Name: Mackaya bella Harv.
Synonym: Asystasia bella
Family: Acanthaceae
Sunset®: 15-24
USDA: 9b-11
Frost Tolerance: Frost tender, hardy to 25°F (-4°C) without major damage.
Sun Exposure: Shade to part sun
Origin: South Africa (Eastern Cape, Kwazulu Natal, Swaziland and Northern Province)
Growth Habits: Shrub or tree, 6 to 10 feet tall (1.8 to 3 m.), up to 5 feet in spread (1.5 m.), dark green leaves, 4 to 5 inches long (10 to 12.5 cm.)
Flowers: Light blue flowers, up to 2 inches long (5 cm.), in early spring to late spring
Watering Needs: Moderate water to regular water, prefers acidic soils
Propagation: Semi-hardwood cuttings in spring and autumn, seeds.
The genus Mackaya is named after the botanist James Townsend Mackay, author of Flora Hibernica.
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