This perennial has an upright habit with trailing stems that root at the nodes and forms a clump. It has fleshy dull green lanced-shaped leaves and the pink to purple cup-shaped flowers appear in clusters from early summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 10 to 11

Callisia navicularisis naturally found from eastern Mexico to northern Peru growing in protected positions in organic rich moist well-drained soils. It prefers a protected sunny to semi shaded position and is drought and frost tender.

Chain Plant is a perennial that is grown for its foliage and flowers. It is planted along borders or mass planted in cottage garden beds. It is also grown in containers and as an understorey plant in parks and large gardens. It establishes from cuttings in 3 to 5 years and requires ample moisture during summer. ID 1442

Callisia(ka-LIS-see-a) navicularis(nah-vik-ew-LAH-ris)

Commelinaceae(ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Spiderwort Family