Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Campanulaceae

Genus:

Clermontia

Species:

Clermontia × leptoclada

USDA Symbol:

CLLE3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

500 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

purple, green

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained volcanic soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to Hawaiian forests, prefers volcanic substrates