Wigandia urens

Also Known As

Wigandia caracasana

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12'
W: 12'

planting zones

8a-11

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Wigandia urens plant details

Wigandia urens is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Wigandia urens

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 FT wide, 12 FT tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, potentially invasive, skin irritant, spreading, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Wigandia urens

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We’ve begged & pleaded, but you incorrigible plant fans just won’t let us be in our refusal to propagate this plant. If we’ve told you once, we’ve told you a thousand times – not only does this sucker have an invasive root system, but IT STINGS WHEN YOU TOUCH THE LEAVES. I know that it’s probably the most fabulous relatively hardy tropical-looking giant you’ve ever seen, but why would you want to deal with a giant, evil, stingy plant in your garden?? Too many of you want it for us to argue anymore, so I’ve conceded defeat. Here! Have your evil plant! Just make sure you keep it controlled, because it definitely has the potential to be weedy. Wigandia hails from Central & South America & grows upwards of 12’. Dislikes, but tolerates frost.