I have a volunteer of this plant that appeared last summer. I'm on the San Francisco Peninsula. I didn't know what it is but left it sinc...Read Moree the leaves looked interesting. This week (April 16 2011) I noticed the blue flowers and was finally able to determine the species.
Super fast growing. Purchased a 6" plant in March, by the end of June it's over 4' tall. Growing in a pot on my deck with lots of sun (as...Read More much as my Pacific NW yard has to offer). Requires lots of water. I grew this knowing full well it would not be hardy in my area. It is so interesting that I will try to overwinter it indoors - unless it's just too big by the end of the growing season (that is a real possibility). This is a big WOW plant...however, I just realized that it is closely related to nightshade and is likely poisonous, so use caution.
I have a volunteer of this plant that appeared last summer. I'm on the San Francisco Peninsula. I didn't know what it is but left it sinc...Read More
Super fast growing. Purchased a 6" plant in March, by the end of June it's over 4' tall. Growing in a pot on my deck with lots of sun (as...Read More