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Sinningia, Hardy Gloxinia 'Purple Rain'

Sinningiasellovii

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Sinningia sellovii by butterflybyrob
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Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Sinningia (sigh-NIN-jee-uh)
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Species
sellovii (sel-LOH-vee-eye)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Spring, Texas

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