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    • Photo of Sinningia sellovii 'Purple Rain' foliage by Cistus Nursery

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    Also Known As

    • Hardy Gloxina

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 2'-5'
    • W: 1'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7b-11

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    Sinningia sellovii 'Purple Rain' plant details

    Sinningia sellovii 'Purple Rain' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sinningia sellovii 'Purple Rain'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: gesneriaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sinningia sellovii 'Purple Rain'

    USDA Zones: 7b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

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    Gardening facts about Sinningia sellovii 'Purple Rain' plant

    How to Grow Sinningia sellovii 'Purple Rain'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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