Hydrolea Species, SkyFlower, Tall Hydrolea

Hydroleacorymbosa

Genus
Hydrolea (hy-DRO-lee-uh)
Species
corymbosa (kor-rim-BOW-suh)
Synonym
Nama corymbosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
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:

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida

Dayton, Texas

Lake Jackson, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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B
Dayton, TX | January 2017 | positive

I have had this plant for 5 years. I live in Zone 9 and planted it on the south side of the house to climb an old TV antenna. It grows ...Read More

N
Alvarado, TX | November 2015 | neutral

This plant should be listed as Hydrolea corymbosa. It is NOT a Nama. The petals of Nama are fused with free lobes; they are never compl...Read More

F
Lutz, FL (Zone 9b) | December 2004 | neutral

This herbaceous perennial grows to about 2 feet tall. It has elliptical to lanceolate leaves that are spirally arranged on smooth stems. ...Read More

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