General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 12 inches
Plant Spread: 12-24 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Mauve
Pink
Purple
Red
White
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Underground structures: Rhizome
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: from seed to flower is at least 2 years
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Other: Division of rhizomes; break into pieces one-half inch long
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Cupid's Bow
  • Hot Water Plant
  • Star of India
  • Monkey-Faced Pansy
  • Orchid Pansy

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Location: central Illinois
Date: 2007-09-22
Location: north central Texas
Date: 2014-08-21
The one I call 'old pink' blooming.
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2022-10-05
Location: Wilmington, Delaware USA
Date: 6/27/2021
Achimenes ‘Snow White’
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2014-08-18
Location: King, NC
Date: 2018-09-23
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2013-08-30
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2013-08-25
Location: My patio
Date: November 10, 2010
Location: north central Texas
Date: 2014-08-31
I probably wouldn't grow this Achimenes based on its bloom alone,
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2013-08-25
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Achimenes by Danita Sep 23, 2018 9:55 PM 0

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