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