Karomia Secies, Parasol Flower, Violet Holmskioldia
Karomiaspeciosa

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Karomia (ka-RO-mee-uh)
Species: speciosa (spee-see-OH-suh)

Synonym:Holmskioldia speciosa

Category
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting