Cool weather annual that performs best in areas with cool summer temperatures. Plant in full sun. In hot summer climates, consider a site with some afternoon shade. Put mulch around the plants so the roots remain cool. It may decline with high temperatures. Plants are easily grown in moderately fertile but consistently moist soil. Water moderately but do not let the soil dry out. The soil must have good drainage as the plant dislikes wet feet. Fertilize lightly as the plant is sensitive to nitrogen. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Taller plants may need staking. Good cut flower.
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.
Funnel-shaped, wide-throated, 5-lobed flowers (to 2” wide) in clusters with marbling or contrasting veins in different colors. Flowers bloom from summer to frost in cool climates.
Bloom time
Fall; Summer
Wildlife & Ecology
Native status
Unknown
Origin
Central & Southern Chile to Western Central Argentina