Salpiglossis Species, Painted Tongue, Scalloped Tube Tongue, Velvet Trumpet Flower
Salpiglossissinuata
Synonym
Salpiglossis
atropurpurea
Salpiglossis
coccinea
Salpiglossis
purpurea
I re-plant these every year when the retail nursery gets them in. Does anyone know if deer eat them?
Salpiglossis sinuata is susceptible to Verticillium wilt. A small plant can die very quickly. Avoid planting in the same place each year....Read More
I've been growing this stunning plant for many years in San Francisco. Even non-gardeners are intrigued, asking "what is that?"
I ...Read More
This Chilean native is cousin to the petunia and was introduced in 1824 to the U.S. Its name Salpiglossis comes from two Greek words mean...Read More
Truly fantastic plant when it is happy. In SoCal plant in fall for best bloom. Plant more than you need. I lose about 25 percent to some ...Read More
This Chilean Native plant has its natural habitat at the foot slopes of the Andes Mountains and is sometimes found at the coastal cordill...Read More
Absolutely beautiful flower. The stems are sticky, but the bloom more then makes up for it. I wish I had planted mine in with other pla...Read More
I have grown Salpiglossis from seed many times and I love everything about this plant. One of the great joys is the amazing variety of c...Read More
Salpiglossis blooms all summer long in our mild weather. I especially like them in hanging baskets. The Chocolate variety is so dark it b...Read More
Salpiglossis is not widely known for such a beautiful annual. It's flowers are 2-inches wide and each bloom has a delicate painting of co...Read More