Physochlaina orientalis
Also Known As
- Hyoscyamus physaloides
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 7a-11
Physochlaina orientalis plant details
Physochlaina orientalis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Physochlaina orientalis
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: solanaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Physochlaina orientalis
- USDA Zones: 7a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A rare solanaceous plant that we grew from seed, this strange Mandrake relative has 2' upright stems of Mandrake-like leaves topped with Mertensia-like clusters of Mandrake flowers, essentially it looks like a caulescent Mandrake. It is native from the Caucasus through Iran and Turkey where it is often found growing in the mouths of cool caves. I had this whole Maxwell's daemon, thermodynamics, warlock thing going but it was just too convoluted. ZONE 5
This is new to us so I could provide you with some glowing unfounded BS but will tell you what I know for sure. I know that we love the Solanaceae and this looks like it will be a diminutive standout. We expect a low dome of stems terminating in showy lavender flower which we've seen.
By: Far Reaches Farm
Gardening facts about Physochlaina orientalis plant
How to Grow Physochlaina orientalis
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- lavender
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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