Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Campanulaceae

Genus:

Delissea

Species:

Delissea rhytidosperma

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

8-12 ft

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec

Bloom Colors:

White, Green, Purple

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Hawaii

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained volcanic soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to Hawaiian forests, prefers undisturbed areas