Rhodochiton atrosanguineus (Purple Bell Vine, Purple Bellerine)
Botanical Information
Family | Plantaginaceae |
Genus | Rhodochiton |
Species | atrosanguineus |
Synonyms | Rhodochiton volubilis, Rhodochiton atrosanguineum |
Category | Annuals, Perennials |
Type | Vine |
Origin | Mexico. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
Leaf Description | Heart-shaped leaves. |
Flower Description | Unique, pendulous flowers on thin stalks. The flower has a bell-shaped, brighter mauve calyx which nicely contrasts with the almost deep purple-pink corolla. |