(Browallia americana) bro-WAL-ee-ah ah-mer-ih-KAY-nah Synonyms:  Browallia elata Genus:  Browallia This plant produces distinct, 2-inch blossoms primarily in rich blue (but also in shades of purple and white), with dark eyes smudged white. It is suitable for sun and partial shade. Noteworthy Characteristics:  A tender perennial from tropical South America, it will self-sow, but almost too late to produce flowers for the season. In fertile soil, it will amount to a large, airy mass of long-blooming and stunning blue flowers that may require staking. Care:  Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to half shade. Propagation:  Sow seed in early spring for summer-flowering plants. Problems:  Aphids, white fly, tomato spotted wilt virus, fungal leaf spots.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Fast Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Self Seeds, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Blue, Purple, White Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flower, Ground Covers Style Cottage Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Tolerance Frost Tolerant Type Annuals