Seemannia purpurascens (Purple Seemannia)

Seemannia purpurascens (Purple Seemannia) close up with a red fuzzy flower and green textured leaves.
Seemannia purpurascens (Purple Seemannia) red flower rising above lush, hairy green foliage in a close up.

Botanical names: Seemannia purpurascens, Gloxinia purpurascens

Common name: Purple Seemannia

Family: Gesneriaceae

Origin: Bolivia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyRed, crimson, vinous flowers

The plants are tall-growing and somewhat weedy in appearance, with lavender, pink or magenta flowers that have a contrasting bright green limb. The leaves are usually bright green but occasional individuals have very dark leaves with reddish-purple undersides.

Similar plants: Seemannia purpurascens (Purple Seemannia)


Seemannia purpurascens (Purple Seemannia) pink fuzzy flower close up with green leaves background
Seemannia purpurascens (Purple Seemannia) pink fuzzy flower emerging from thick green textured foliage background
Seemannia purpurascens (Purple Seemannia) red flower close up within fuzzy green leaves of the plant
Seemannia purpurascens (Purple Seemannia) red flower buds nestled between textured green leaves on the stems


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