Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Gesneriaceae

Genus:

Rhytidophyllum

Species:

Rhytidophyllum auriculatum

USDA Symbol:

RHAU2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, red

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist