Browallia speciosa

Browallia speciosa

Native to:
Colombia | Costa Rica | Panamá | Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Solanaceae
Genus:
Browallia
Species:
Browallia speciosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
blue, purple, white, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies, hummingbirds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
10–21 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination and prefer warm temperatures of 70-75°F. Surface sow or barely cover seeds.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires light / surface sow (fine seed).

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society