General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 6 to 8 inches
Plant Spread: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Leaf
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Chirita
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Henckelia walkerae
  • Synonym: Chirita walkerae

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Location: Sarasota, FL
Date: 2017-03-16
At Selby Gardens
Location: Sarasota, FL
Date: 2017-03-16
At Selby Gardens
Location: Sarasota, FL
Date: 2017-03-16
At Selby Gardens
Location: Sarasota, FL
Date: 2017-03-16
At Selby Gardens

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