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Karomia tettensis

Also Known As

  • Holmskioldia taitensis
  • Holmskioldia tettensis
  • Northern Chinese Hats
  • Purple Chinese Hat
  • Tahitian Hat Plant

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-9'
  • W: 2'-7'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Karomia tettensis plant details

Karomia tettensis is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Karomia tettensis

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 7 FT - wide, 4 FT - 9 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Karomia tettensis

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

1" purple disk-shaped blooms are borne in summer on an upright to vase-shaped perennial. May freeze to ground below 24F, but should return from roots in spring if well mulched.

Gardening facts about Karomia tettensis plant

How to Grow Karomia tettensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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