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Calceolaria mexicana
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 20"
- W: 9"
planting zones
- 1-11
Calceolaria mexicana plant details
Calceolaria mexicana is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Calceolaria mexicana
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: calceolariaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 9 IN wide, 20 IN tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, long-blooming, rare, self-sowing, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Calceolaria mexicana
- USDA Zones: 1 - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This is one of the neatest annuals for bright shade! Why? Well, it makes a very multi-branching plant with the brightest little yellow lemon-drop “balloons” evenly spaced throughout the fresh green foliage. Blooms mid-Summer through mid-Fall. Truly LIGHTS UP the shade! An uncommon color for a shade plant & re-seeds reliably so you will have fresh plants every year! To 20” tall (grows tallest in damp, shady conditions) & 9” wide.
By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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How to Grow Calceolaria mexicana
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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