Sarmienta repens

Sarmienta scandens

Native to:
Chile

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Gesneriaceae
Genus:
Sarmienta
Species:
Sarmienta scandens
USDA Symbol:
SARE24

Growth Characteristics

Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,apr
Bloom Colors:
red
Ground Cover:
Yes

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:
native to humid forest understories