Jovellana violacea

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'
W: 2'

planting zones

9a-11

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Jovellana violacea plant details

Jovellana violacea is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Jovellana violacea

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: calceolariaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: lavender and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, long-blooming, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Jovellana violacea

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A small-flowered species from the wilds of New Zealand with outrageously if not screamingly colored flowers -- but that's all relative; for New Zealand these are a light lavender. One inch, ruffled, evergreen leaves on 3-4 ft dense shrublets. The flowers are cupped and abundant in late winter through spring and occasionally throughout the seasons. In most places, they are best as container plants. In the garden, they are best suited along the Pacific coast in garden areas with low fertility where they can be kept cool and humid. Deep shade to dappled sun. Frost hardy to upper USDA zone 8 on the "left" side of the country.

By: Cistus Nursery

Tolerant of hard frosts this South American native grows 2' tall and wide. Sprays of pale purple pink tubular flowers in summer. Dainty light green foliage.