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Iochroma, Tubeflower, Violet Churur 'Sky King'

Iochromacyaneum

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Iochroma cyaneum by DaylilySLP
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Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Iochroma (eye-oh-KROH-muh)
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Species
cyaneum (sy-AN-ee-um)
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Synonym
Iochroma cyanea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
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
Lavender
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Cumberland, Maryland

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