Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Gesneriaceae

Genus:

Chrysothemis

Species:

Chrysothemis colonensis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Requires warm temperatures (70-75°F) and high humidity for germination. Surface sow seeds as they need light.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI