Salpiglossis, Painted Tongue
Salpiglossissinuata 'Wild Grape'

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salpiglossis (sal-pee-GLOSS-iss)
Species: sinuata (sin-yoo-AY-tuh)
Cultivar: Wild Grape

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored