Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Gesneriaceae

Genus:

Kohleria

Species:

Kohleria hirsuta var. hirsuta

USDA Symbol:

KOER3

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers organic matter-rich environments