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. |
Photographs
Bonamia grandiflora, form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Bonamia grandiflora, leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Bonamia grandiflora, flower. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.