Lysionotus pauciflorus

Also Known As

Chinese Cliff Flower

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

9b-12

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Lysionotus pauciflorus plant details

Lysionotus pauciflorus is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lysionotus pauciflorus

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and summer
Uses: compact, container plant, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lysionotus pauciflorus

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lysionotus pauciflorus is a lovely gesneriad in the African Violet family, featuring trumpet-shaped, light lavender flowers with purple lined throats and a slight yellow glow.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Another intriguing gesneriad, this with deeply lobed shiny leaves to about 18” frequently adorned with lavender-purple “snapdragons”. A very good plant indoors anywhere, or outdoors where temperatures do not fall below the upper 20s °F. We find it is vigorous enough to make a very good pot stuffer for shady situations. Keep from the hottest of sun and place on a saucer of damp gravel if used as an indoor plant. Frost hardy in USDA zone 9b.