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Calceolaria filicaulis

Also Known As

  • Pocketbook Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Calceolaria filicaulis plant details

Calceolaria filicaulis is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calceolaria filicaulis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: calceolariaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 24 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: bog garden, container plant, edging plant, rare, rosette-forming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calceolaria filicaulis

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A precious “pocketbook plant” from Chile! Unknown in cultivation, Calceolaria filicaulis is welcome in our corner of the garden world! This species would love a moist, shady corner in a terracotta pot or at the edge of a shady bed. It loves wet feet, & could even be partially submerged! The broad leaves make basal rosettes of emerald green, from which rise long 1-2’ tall & airy stems topped with lemon yellow balloon-like blooms. So sweet! This perennial blooms FAST & can be short lived if it has too much competition, but I must say it is showy enough in year one to warrant being grown as an annual. Grows to 1’ wide with foliage to 4” or less & blooming stems to 2’ high. Rich, well drained soil is best.

Gardening facts about Calceolaria filicaulis plant

How to Grow Calceolaria filicaulis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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