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Ceratotheca triloba

Also Known As

  • African Foxglove

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 4'
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Ceratotheca triloba plant details

Ceratotheca triloba is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceratotheca triloba

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: pedaliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cottage garden, rare, self-sowing, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceratotheca triloba

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The botanical name refers to the horned seed capsules that develop along the stem; kerato means 'horned', and theke means 'a case'. Tall and elegant, it has foxglove-shaped flowers in lavender or rarely white, that open in succession from summer to fall. First mentioned in 1842 in America. We grew it in back of our moon garden, where its soft gray-green leaves and pastel flowers glowed!
This is a very rare plant with long spikes of delicate lavender "foxgloves", lightly spotted with purple. It's very lovely and would look great in a woodland or cottage garden setting. To 4' tall. Reseeds!

Gardening facts about Ceratotheca triloba plant

How to Grow Ceratotheca triloba

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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