Gloxinia perennis

From Gardenology.org - Plant Encyclopedia and Gardening Wiki
Revision as of 21:18, 26 July 2010 by Raffi (talk | contribs)
Jump to navigationJump to search


Gloxinia perennis2376578855.jpg


Plant Characteristics
Habit   herbaceous

Height: 24 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 24.
Width: 15 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 15.
Lifespan: perennial, annual
Bloom: early summer, mid summer, late summer, early fall, mid fall
Cultivation
Exposure: part-sun
Features: flowers, ground cover
USDA Zones: 10 to 12
Flower features: blue, purple
Scientific Names

Gesneriaceae >

Gloxinia >

perennis >


Gloxinia perennis has a wide range in Central and South America. The plant is an herb with large nodding, purple, mint-scented flowers. It is sometimes known as "Canterbury Bells" (not to be confused with members of the genus Campanula, which go by the same name). It is cultivated in tropical regions and its original range is unknown.

Cultivation

Propagation

Pests and diseases

Varieties

Gallery

References


External links