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Downingia concolor

Also Known As

  • Calicoflower
  • Maroonspot

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 4"-8"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Downingia concolor plant details

Downingia concolor is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender, purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and standing water - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Downingia concolor

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender, purple and white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Downingia concolor

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

Gardening facts about Downingia concolor plant

How to Grow Downingia concolor

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • standing water - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • lavender
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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