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Browallia speciosa

 
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Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Browallia (bro-WAHL-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: speciosa (spee-see-OH-suh) (Info)

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Annuals

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Blue-Violet
Violet/Lavender
Purple
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
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2 positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive dirt_digger On Jan 18, 2009, dirt_digger from Longwood, FL (Zone 9b) wrote:

I love this plant. It has come back every year, but does not oversow. It is blooming right now when so little else is blooming. I have it in a slightly shaded spot with moist soil.

Positive ifonly On Sep 12, 2006, ifonly from Brookfield, CT wrote:

This is a great annual. For years I resisted adding annuals to my perennial beds, but it finally dawned on me that they are great fillers and bridge the times when I have no perennials blooming. I like annuals that are a little less common - no marigolds or impatiens for me - and this one is blooming its heart out at the front of the bed. Pretty blue. I'll plant this again and add a few other kinds next year!

Neutral CaptMicha On Jun 29, 2004, CaptMicha from Brookeville, MD (Zone 7a) wrote:

Plant grew fairly easy and relatively fast from seed. It was said to be a a great houseplant but it never bloomed for me so I put it outside in full sun, the temps are in the high 90s, and it flowered less than a week later. I'm looking forward to more blooms and I'm waiting for my scragly plants to "bush" in these new conditions.

Neutral poppysue On Sep 1, 2001, poppysue from Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) wrote:

Grows 8-12 inches tall with smooth branching stems. The flowers are 2-iches wide and can be blue, violet, purple, or white. Its mounding form makes it an excellent choice for containers.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Brookfield, Connecticut
New Haven, Connecticut
Keystone Heights, Florida
Longwood, Florida
Enid, Oklahoma



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