| Botanical Name: | Browallia speciosa |
| Life Cycle: | annual |
| Planting Time: | spring after danger of last frost has passed |
| Height: | 12" to 18" |
| Exposure: | full sun |
| Soil: | rich, well-drained soil, keep moist (not wet) by mulching with organic material. |
| Hardiness: | n/a |
| Bloom Time: | all summer |
| Flower: | blue-violet to purple |
| Foliage: | green |
| Propagation: | seeds |
| Suggested Use: | beds, borders, cut flowers, pots, hanging baskets, short-lived house plants |
| Growing Hints: | Plant 8 to 10 inches apart. Fertilize once every 4 to 6 weeks and pinch off spent blooms to direct growth to roots. Whiteflies are a common pest that can be treated with insecticidal soap. Pull plants after first frost. May not flower in zones with cool, short summers. |
| Interesting Facts: | Browallia make a good short-term houseplant. At summer's end, transfer a few plants into pots and bring indoor for several more weeks of enjoyment. |
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