Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Primulaceae

Genus:

Wallenia

Species:

Wallenia yunquensis

USDA Symbol:

WAYU

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

800 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to cloud forests, prefers high humidity