Callisia Species, Florida Scrub Roseling, Pink Spiderwort, Rosy Spiderwort

Callisiaornata

Family
Commelinaceae (ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Callisia (kal-LIZ-ee-uh)
Species
ornata (or-NAH-tuh)
Synonym
Cuthbertia ornata
Tradescantia rosea var. ornata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Paradise, California

Keystone Heights, Florida

Port Orange, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | October 2004 | positive

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