Iochroma, Tubeflower, Violet Churur 'Indigo'

Iochromacyanea

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iochroma (eye-oh-KROH-muh)
Species
cyanea (sy-AN-ee-uh)
Synonym
Iochroma cyaneum
Iochroma tubulosa
Iochroma tubulosum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Albany, California

Clayton, California

Concord, California

Petaluma, California

Roseville, California

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

Odessa, Florida

Spring, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Concord, CA | August 2004 | positive

I love this plant! I had it in a pot for a couple of years, then I transplanted it in the ground in early spring. My dogs while chasing s...Read More

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Peachtree City, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2004 | positive

I am not in a hardy zone, but grow it in a pot. I love iochromas. They give non-stop blooms.
Cindy

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Lake Charles, LA | May 2004 | positive

Just acquired this plant (5-29-04); the (private) grower didn't know the name of it but called it the "HOT PLANT". When it is in bloom s...Read More

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