Rhodochiton atrosanguineus
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- roh-doh-KY-ton at-ro-san-GWIN-ee-us
- Description
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Prefers light, well-drained soil; cold sensitive- do not plant until after danger of frost has past; protect from strong wind
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Rhodochiton
- Species:
- atrosanguineus
- Family:
- Plantaginaceae
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Southwest Mexico
- Climbing Method:
- Twining
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Vine
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Black
- Purple/Lavender
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Long-lasting
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Bell
- Flower Description:
- Blackish purple, bell-shaped flowers mid-summer to fall; long-lasting
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Leaves:
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
