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Solanaceae
Painted Tongue
Salpiglossis sinuata
Artistic expression.
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Genus
- Salpiglossis
- Native to
- Chile, Argentina
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- Annual
- Height
- 2-3 feet
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- Soil
- Rich, Well-drained
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 2-11
- Lifespan
- Annual
Did you know
- Painted tongue flowers have intricate veining patterns that look as though they were hand-painted.
- The flowers have a velvety texture with a metallic sheen that catches sunlight beautifully.
- It belongs to the nightshade family, making it a relative of tomatoes and petunias.
- The genus name Salpiglossis comes from Greek words meaning 'trumpet tongue.'
- The plant thrives in cool summer climates and struggles in extreme heat.
Color meanings
0
Creativity
1
Distinctiveness
2
Self-expression