Species Cochliostema odoratissimum | Known

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Names

Common Names: Viola Orchid

Growth

Height: 6-20 inches
Spread: 6-12 inches
Growth Rate: I don't know

Appearance

Bloom Color: Bluish & magenta
Foliage Color: Green
Fall Foliage Color: Orange to Red

Environment

Hardiness Zones: Zones 5-10
Sunlight Requirements: Ideally full Sun, tolerates partial Sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy soil
Soil Drainage: Well-drained soil is ideal for optimal growth.
Soil pH: 5.5 to 6.0

Lifecycle

Lifecycle: Annual
Leaf Lifecycle: Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest: Spring and Summer
Bloom Time: Spring to Fall

Reproduction

Propagation Methods: Seeds, Cuttings, Division, Layering

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank: Species
Author: Lem.
Publication: Ill. Hort. 6(Misc.): 70 (1859)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Pteridobiotina
Phylum: Angiosperms
Order: Commelinales
Suborder: Commelinineae
Family: Commelinaceae
Subfamily: Commelinoideae
Tribe: Tradescantieae
Subtribe: Cochliostematinae
Genus: Cochliostema

Synonyms

Cochliostema odoratum Cochliostema odoratum Cochliostema jacobianum Cochliostema jacobianum var. variegatum

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024