Spigelia aenea

Spigelia aenea

Native to:
Brazil

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Loganiaceae
Genus:
Spigelia
Species:
Spigelia aenea

Growth Characteristics

Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
red, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
hummingbirds, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 60-90 days; sow in fall or after stratification in spring.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash