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Solanaceae
Pampas Lily of the Valley
Salpichroa origanifolia
Sweetness and humility.
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Genus
- Salpichroa
- Native to
- South America, Argentina
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Height
- 1-3 feet
- Sunlight
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, Average
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Hardiness
- 8-11
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Despite its common name, this plant is not related to true lily of the valley but belongs to the nightshade family.
- The small white bell-shaped flowers produce sweet, edible egg-shaped fruits.
- It can become quite invasive in mild climates, spreading rapidly by underground runners.
- The leaves have a distinctive oregano-like scent when crushed, hence the species name 'origanifolia.'
- It was introduced to Europe as an ornamental but has naturalized in many Mediterranean regions.
Color meanings
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Sweetness
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Return of happiness
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Humility