Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Browallia (bro-WAHL-ee-uh) (Info) Species: speciosa (spee-see-OH-suh) (Info) Cultivar: Marine Bells Additional cultivar information: (Jingle Bells series)
Category: Annuals Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: Dark Blue
Bloom Time: Mid Summer
Foliage: Herbaceous
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods: From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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