Seemannia sylvatica (Bolivian Sunset Gloxinia)

Seemannia sylvatica, Gloxinia sylvatica, Bolivian Sunset Gloxinia
Seemannia sylvatica

Botanical names: Seemannia sylvatica, Gloxinia sylvatica

Common name: Bolivian Sunset Gloxinia

Family: Gesneriaceae

Origin: Bolivia and Peru

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterKeep soil moistRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Excellent houseplant; even when not in bloom the attractive foliage is evergreen and attractive all seasons. Grown outdoors in dappled shade with plenty of water, the density of the foliage and flowers makes a spectacular show. May die down in the spring, then comes back during the rainy season. This is a great fall to early winter flowering perennial. It spreads rapidly from rhizomes and forms a dense ground cover. You can give flowering starts of it from your garden as Christmas presents.


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