Stream-Bed Cyanea

Cyanea habenata

Native to:
Hawaii, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Campanulaceae
Genus:
Cyanea
Species:
Cyanea habenata
USDA Symbol:
CYHA13

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
300 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
white, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to Hawaiian forests, prefers undisturbed soil