Iochroma Species, Blue Angel Trumpet, Mini Angel's Trumpet
Iochromaaustrale

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Iochroma (eye-oh-KROH-muh)
Species: australe (aw-STRAL-ee)

Synonym:Dunalia australis

Synonym:Acnistus australis

Category

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Medium Blue
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed