Browallia, Amethyst Flower, Bush Violet
Browallia americana

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Browallia (bro-WAHL-ee-uh)
Species: americana (a-mer-ih-KAY-na)

Synonym:Browallia elata

Category
Annuals

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

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

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Danger

Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Blue-Violet
Violet/Lavender

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Foliage
Herbaceous

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

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting