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Calceolaria bilatata

Also Known As

  • Lady's Purse
  • pocketbook Flower
  • Slipper Flower
  • Slipperwort

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Calceolaria bilatata plant details

Calceolaria bilatata is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calceolaria bilatata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: calceolariaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: floriferous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calceolaria bilatata

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

Gardening facts about Calceolaria bilatata plant

How to Grow Calceolaria bilatata

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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