Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Campanulaceae

Genus:

Trematolobelia

Species:

Trematolobelia kauaiensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

Red

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Hawaii

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained volcanic soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to high elevation cloud forests of Kauai