Achimenes fimbriata
Achimenes fimbriata
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest
iNaturalist: © pcarreyes (iNaturalist #183318173)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Gesneriaceae
- Genus:
- Achimenes
- Species:
- Achimenes fimbriata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, violet, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds are extremely fine and require light for germination. Surface sow on moist medium without covering.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI