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    Heimia salicifolia

    Also Known As

    • Sinicuichi
    • Sun-Opener

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Heimia salicifolia plant details

    Heimia salicifolia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Heimia salicifolia

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: lythraceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, long-blooming, topiary, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Heimia salicifolia

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The 3-4' stalks of this shrub with its yellow flowers resemble the more common pink loosestrife of Eastern meadows. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Heimia salicifolia is a deciduous shrub growing 10' tall x 10' wide. Leaves are narrow and light green, brightened further by clear yellow single flowers in August and September. Continuous bloom on this Mexican native. Prefers rich, well-drained soil. Minimum temperature: 20?F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    A dense evergreen shrub from Mexico with peculiar properties! Of all the plants we grow this is probably my best pick for topiary tricks, but that’s not all it’s good for (& yes, I know, we’re not long on our list of shrubs!) From July to September it bears unusual half inch, 6-petaled yellow flowers in profusion. In short order (1-2 years) it can grow to 5’ high & wide, but prune it to any shape you fancy. Mature height can be 9’! Most notable, perhaps, is this species long history of Shaministic use, dating back to the Aztecs. Potions concocted from the fermented leaves are said to produce hallucinations of an auditory nature & a visual shift that tints your entire world yellow. (DISCLAIMER: we don’t actually recommend that you try this & we haven’t tried it ourselves! Topiary is plenty trippy: try growing this plant into the shape of an elephant, chicken, or poodle, then please send us photos.)

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Heimia salicifolia plant

    How to Grow Heimia salicifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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