Schizanthus, Butterfly Flower, Poor Man's Orchid
Schizanthusx wisetonensis 'Treasure Trove Rose Bicolor'

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Schizanthus (ski-ZAN-thus)
Species: x wisetonensis Cultivar: Treasure Trove Rose Bicolor

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve
Bright Yellow
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

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)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed