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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
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
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.)

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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