Bonamia grandiflora (Florida Lady's Nightcap, Florida Bonamia)
Botanical Information
Family | Convolvulaceae |
Genus | Bonamia |
Species | grandiflora |
Synonyms | Breweria grandiflora |
Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Type | Vine |
Origin | Florida. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 1-2 m |
Spread | 2 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | May, June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
Habitat | White sand scrub on central Florida ridges growing with sand pine. |
Leaf Description | 5 cm long, progressing into small bracts at the end of the stem; oval with pointed tips, entire margins, short, silky hairs, and very short leaf stalks. |
Flower Description | 4 cm long, solitary, with 5 lobes and 5 leathery, unequal sepals in two series, and bright blue with a white throat. |