Michauxia tchihatchewii

Also Known As

Catherine Wheel Flower

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

7a-9b

Michauxia tchihatchewii plant details

Michauxia tchihatchewii is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Michauxia tchihatchewii

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Michauxia tchihatchewii

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Gesundheit! Thank goodness there's a common name for this most-stunning Campanula cousin, because I don't want to attempt it in Latin. CLAY SOIL? No prob. SUN? DROUGHT? That's fine, too. It's native to Turkey, so our Mediterranean climate is just perfect! Do invite everyone over for a Monocarp Garden Party when it reaches its zenith of prettiness. That way you will only have to attempt the pronunciation of its name once & everyone will be able to share in its amazingness before it kicks the bucket. It forms a low rosette of rough green leaves before rising into bloom in Summer, the habit is tall and narrow, like a lily, 3-4' high & 1' wide, topped with numerous 3-4" blooms with 10 or more reflexed petals. Hubba hubba. (P.S. Here's the actual pronunciation guide for the genus: Miss-SHOW-ee-a ? good luck with the species!)