Karomia speciosa (Wild Parasol Flower)
Botanical Information
Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Karomia |
Species | speciosa |
Synonyms | Holmskioldia speciosa |
Category | Tropicals, Woody |
Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Origin | Africa. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 8-11 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H4 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -12.2 - 10 |
Temperature (°F) | 10- 50 |
Height | 2-4 m |
Spread | 1.5 m |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | January, February, March, April, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This plant has mauve-coloured flowers and dark green leaves. It attracts pollinating insects, butterflies, Carpenter Bees and insect-eating birds. |
Landscape | Can be used as an accent or focal point, border, filler, wild garden or grown in pots. |
Propagation | Propagated from seed or softwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Full or filtered sun, regular watering and mulch is preferred. |
Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
Habitat | Found in wooded areas and on hot, dry rocky slopes. |
Bark/Stem Description | The pale-brown stem can be single or multi-stemmed. |
Leaf Description | The dark green leaves are hairy with serrated edges. |
Flower Description | Pink to mauve, saucer-shaped, papery petals. |