Salpiglossis, Painted Tongue
Salpiglossissinuata 'Kew Blue'

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salpiglossis (sal-pee-GLOSS-iss)
Species: sinuata (sin-yoo-AY-tuh)
Cultivar: Kew Blue

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Dark Blue
Blue-Violet

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

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

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored