Iochroma, Tubeflower, Violet Churur
Iochromacyanea 'Purple Queen'

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Iochroma (eye-oh-KROH-muh)
Species: cyanea (sy-AN-ee-uh)
Cultivar: Purple Queen

Category
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds