Collinsia Species, Purple Chinese Houses

Collinsia heterophylla

Genus
Collinsia (kol-IN-see-uh)
Species
heterophylla (het-er-oh-FIL-uh)
Synonym
Collinsia bicolor
Herpestis bicolor
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Austin, Texas

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | August 2001 | neutral

Easily grown and graceful, Collinsia bicolor is popular for its long flowering season. The slender stems, up to 2 ft (60 cm) high, carry ...Read More

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