Browallia
Browallia is a compact, flowering plant known for its vibrant blue, purple, or white star-shaped blooms and soft green foliage. Often grown as an annual, it thrives in partial shade and adds bright color to borders, containers, and hanging baskets.
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Description
Description
🌸 Browallia – Description
Common Name: Browallia, Sapphire Flower, Amethyst Flower
Scientific Name: Browallia spp. (commonly Browallia speciosa)
Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
Native To: Tropical South America
🌿 Plant Characteristics:
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Type: Tender perennial (often grown as an annual)
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Height: 12 to 18 inches (30 to 45 cm)
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Spread: 10 to 15 inches (25 to 38 cm)
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Foliage: Soft, bright green, oval-shaped leaves
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Flowers: Star-shaped blooms in shades of blue, violet, purple, or white with a yellow or white center
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Bloom Time: Late spring to fall (continuous in warm climates)
🌞 Growing Conditions:
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Light: Prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight; tolerates full shade
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Soil: Moist, well-drained, organically rich soil
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Water: Regular watering; avoid letting the soil dry out completely
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Hardiness: USDA zones 9–11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
🌼 Uses:
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Ideal for containers, hanging baskets, borders, and shaded flower beds
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Loved for its long blooming season and vibrant color
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Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators
💡 Notes:
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Sensitive to frost and intense heat
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Low-maintenance and good for beginner gardeners
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Non-invasive and generally pest-resistant
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