Tinantia erecta

Tinantia erecta

Native to:
Argentina | Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | Costa Rica | Dominican Republic | El Salvador | Guatemala | Haiti | Honduras | Jamaica | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua | Panamá | Paraguay | Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Commelinaceae
Genus:
Tinantia
Species:
Tinantia erecta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
blue, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees

Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat

Propagation & Germination

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires scarification.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society