Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Solanaceae

Genus:

Iochroma

Species:

Iochroma fuchsioides

USDA Symbol:

IOFU

Growth Characteristics

Height:

300 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (65-75°F). Light may improve germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI