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Calceolaria thyrsiflora

Also Known As

  • Yellow Pocketbook Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 20"-30"
  • W: 20"-30"

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Calceolaria thyrsiflora plant details

Calceolaria thyrsiflora is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue, green and white foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calceolaria thyrsiflora

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: calceolariaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, green and white
Mature size: 20 IN - 30 IN - wide, 20 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, floriferous, rock garden, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calceolaria thyrsiflora

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Want an oh-so-pretty yellow Pocketbook for sun? This drought tolerant sun-loving Calceolaria hailing from the Chilean Andes is one tough and floriferous customer! A hardy multi-branching perennial that gets to 30” tall and wide, it produces masses of golden, 1/2” pouched slipper flowers during Spring and early Summer. Ideal for a dry garden bed, adding a splash of sunshine to other muted tones. Can thrive in rocky soils and dense clay alike. Showy in a container. Popular with and pollinated by bees. Cut back in Winter.

Gardening facts about Calceolaria thyrsiflora plant

How to Grow Calceolaria thyrsiflora

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • green
    • blue
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