Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Campanulaceae

Genus:

Trematolobelia

Species:

Trematolobelia kauaiensis

USDA Symbol:

TRKA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native birds

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