Common Name: Purple Bougainvillea 
Botanical Name: Bougainvillea brasiliensis (syn. Bougainvillea spectabilis)
Hazard/Non-Hazardous: Getting pricked by the thorns can cause dermatitis to animals & humans, as well as by making contact with the sap. Ingestion of the leaves or the sap can be mildly harmful to animals & humans. Symptoms of toxication can be nausea, vomiting, & diarrhea. No data was found to indicate the toxic elements.
Medicinal Uses: None
Common Descriptions: 
Climber 
Deciduous
Drought Tolerant
Flowering 
Groundcover
High-Hedging 
Medium-Hedging 
Shrub
Tender Perennial (32°F/0°C)
Average Width Growth: 4 Feet - 5 Feet
Average Height Growth: 4 Feet - 5 Feet
Plant Spacing: 3 Feet - 5 Feet
Root System: Horizontal, Non-Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 2 Years - 4 Years
Hardy Zones: 9A - 11B
Sun Exposure: Full Shade - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil 
Blooming Seasons: Summer
Fertilizing Seasons: Spring - Summer
Applicable Fertilizer: Rose & Flower 4-6-2 or All Purpose 4-4-4
General Plant Care Based on Experience: 
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.  
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner.  If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day. 
Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.