Violet Ixora Is Not Real 'Ixora'

This beautiful blue/lilac flower is usually called ‘Violet Ixora’ or ‘เข็มม่วง’ in Thai though it is in the family of Acanthaceae, not Ixora’s Rubiaceae. Violet Ixora or ‘Blue Twilight’ (mostly called by the Americans) looks great in mass plantings, especially during this time of year.

Colors of the dark green leaves and violet flowers will turn lighter when growing in all day direct sunlight.