Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Calceolariaceae

Genus:

Calceolaria

Species:

Calceolaria angustiflora

USDA Symbol:

CAMU26

Growth Characteristics

Height:

50 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to Andean regions with high organic matter