My Salpiglossis are fascinating, maybe you think so too.
Growing in my Garden
Growing next to other Annuals, here next to the sky-blue Petunia
Blooming in every shade imaginable
The Salpiglossis, belonging to the Solanacea family, is a cousin to the Petunia and is a Chilean Native.
First introduced to the United States in 1823. It is also known as Velvet Flower and/or Painted Tongue
The name comes from two Greek words meaning trumpet and tongue.
Early in the Spring, I start them in my house from seeds I have saved from the previous year.
They never fail to be noticed in my Garden
They remind me of an exotic bird...
or a beautiful Butterfly
Salpiglossis make long-lasting cut flowers, often fading to an even more sensational color.
Need I say more?
Gina