Browallia, Amethyst Flower 'Sky Blue'

Browalliaamericana

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Browallia (bro-WAHL-ee-uh)
Species
americana (a-mer-ih-KAY-na)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Oxford, Mississippi

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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Eau Claire, WI | July 2010 | positive

I bought this annual last year. I planted it in a container and was able to keep it inside over the winter. It is even fuller and prett...Read More

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