'Oha Kepau
Clermontia hawaiiensis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Campanulaceae
- Genus:
- Clermontia
- Species:
- Clermontia hawaiiensis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 20-40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Green, Purple
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Hawaii
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained volcanic soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to Hawaiian rainforests, prefers organic-rich environments