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Plantaginaceae
Mexican Foxglove
Tetranema roseum
Hidden woodland treasures.
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus
- Tetranema
- Native to
- Mexico, Guatemala
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 15–30 cm
- Sunlight
- part shade to full shade
- Soil
- moist, humus-rich, well-drained
- Water
- moderate; keep consistently moist
- Hardiness
- 10–11
- Lifespan
- perennial; often grown as houseplant
Did you know
- Despite its common name, Mexican foxglove is not related to true foxgloves (Digitalis) and is non-toxic.
- The compact rosette rarely exceeds 30 cm, making it ideal for terrariums and fairy gardens.
- It blooms prolifically even in deep shade — one of very few flowering plants that thrives with minimal light.
- The tiny tubular flowers attract small specialist bees in its native cloud forests.
- It was virtually unknown outside botanical gardens until terrarium hobbyists popularized it in the 2010s.
Color meanings
Purple
enchantment and mystery
Pink
gentle forest charm