Ribbon Bush (Hypoestes aristata)

Also called Purple Haze, Ribbon Bush is a fabulous fall bloomer that’s engulfed in clusters of pinkish-purple flowers from fall into early winter. The showy flowers stand out against the dark green, ovate leaves and blooms appear on the terminal ends and leaf nodes along the stems. The shortening daylength of late summer initiates the flowers that arrive in fall. After flowering, plants can be pruned back to maintain a nice shape with a final pruning in mid-June so the new growth can form buds in the fall. It prefers a sunny location with moderate fertilizer to perform at its best.