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Sinningia conspicua

Also Known As

  • Brazilian Foxglove

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 7b-9b

Sinningia conspicua plant details

Sinningia conspicua is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer bronze and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sinningia conspicua

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: bronze and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sinningia conspicua

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Sinningia conspicua plant

How to Grow Sinningia conspicua

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • bronze
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 8"-10"

Width: 8"-10"

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

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Width: 18"-36"

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 4'

Width: 2'

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-20"

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Zones

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