Salpiglossis Species, Painted Tongue, Scalloped Tube Tongue, Velvet Trumpet Flower
Salpiglossissinuata

Synonym:Salpiglossis atropurpurea

Synonym:Salpiglossis coccinea

Synonym:Salpiglossis purpurea

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Scarlet (dark red)
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Medium Purple
Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored