Hardy Gloxinia

Seemannianematanthodes

Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Seemannia (see-MAHN-ee-a)
Synonym
Gloxinia nematanthodes
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Springfield, Missouri

Spring, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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H
Greensboro, NC (Zone 8a) | November 2023 | positive

This plant has truly gorgeous flowers, and it survived 5F unprotected with no apparent issues.

D
Washington, DC | December 2009 | positive

The correct name for this plant is now Seemannia nematanthodes. With good drainage and light protection (mulch) this species is hardy to...Read More

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