Vestia foetida (Chilean Box Thorn)
Botanical Information
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Vestia |
| Species | foetida |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Chile. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 9a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -12.2 - (-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) | 10 - 30 |
| Height | 2 m |
| Spread | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated by seed. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Leaf Description | The narrow, glossy leaves are dark green, 3 - 4 cm long and often curl outwards. |
| Flower Description | The tubular yellow flowers grow up to 3 cm long with long stamens., growing longer than the flower. |
Photographs
Vestia foetida, form. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Vestia foetida, leaf. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.