species 443 observations

Amethyst Flower

Browallia speciosa

Field notes

Browallia speciosa is a blue-violet tender perennial usually grown as an annual flowering plant also called the amethyst flower or bush violet. It is much used as a garden ornamental.

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1 native animals
supported in the US

Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Hummingbird Clearwing 1

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Resists: Heat
Habit: Cascading Dense Erect Rounded
Plant type: Annual Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension.