Francoa appendiculata

Also Known As

Francoa apendiculata
Bridal Wreath

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Francoa appendiculata plant details

Francoa appendiculata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Francoa appendiculata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: francoaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Francoa appendiculata

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Underused and under appreciated Chilean cousin of Heuchera that forms a leafy mound of attractive lobed foliage to about 2 feet wide. Showy summer wands arise, 2-3’ tall and branching, in shades of bright lavender pink. Sun on coast, part shade elsewhere; reasonable drainage, moderate water.

By: Secret Garden Growers

An easy, long-flowering perennial whose graceful 2' wands of small pink (or white feathered-red) flowers make fine cut flowers as well. Sun/Med

By: Forestfarm

A large flowered coral bell cousin from Chile with showy scapes to 90cm of large (by coral bell standards) pink flowers are sure to turn a few heads in any shady garden. Some consider Francoa monotypic with but one variable species, other authorities list as many as five species ZONE 6 - 7 ?