Painted Tongue Salpiglossis sinuata
Other plants called Painted Tongue:
- Phonetic Spelling
- sal-pih-GLOSS-iss sin-yoo-AH-tah
- Description
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Cool weather annual that performs best in areas with cool summer temperatures. Plant in full sun. In hot summer climates, consider a site with some afternoon shade. Put mulch around the plants so the roots remain cool. It may decline with high temperatures.
Plants are easily grown in moderately fertile but consistently moist soil. Water moderately but do not let the soil dry out. The soil must have good drainage as the plant dislikes wet feet. Fertilize lightly as the plant is sensitive to nitrogen.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Taller plants may need staking. Good cut flower.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Salpiglossis
- Species:
- sinuata
- Family:
- Solanaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Central & Southern Chile to Western Central Argentina
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Annual
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- Less than 12 inches
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Blue
- Gold/Yellow
- Pink
- Purple/Lavender
- Red/Burgundy
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Cut
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Funnel
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- Funnel-shaped, wide-throated, 5-lobed flowers (to 2” wide) in clusters with marbling or contrasting veins in different colors. Flowers bloom from summer to frost in cool climates.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Leaf Margin:
- Sinuate
- Undulate
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Lanceolate green leaves (to 4” long) with wavy margins. Leaves and stems are typically hairy and sticky.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Hanging Baskets
- Naturalized Area
- Landscape Theme:
- Cutting Garden
- Attracts:
- Butterflies
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Dry Soil
- Heat
