This variable shrub is upright to spreading with sparse soft stems that form rounded habit. It has large dark green oblong toothed leaves and the bell-shaped purplish flowers appear in an open cluster during summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Wigandia caracasanais naturally found from southern Mexico to Venezuela in South America growing in tropical woodlands and on disturbed solis.

It prefers a protected sunny position and grows in a well drained fertile moist soil and is frost and drought tender.

This shrub is grown for its spreading habit and attractive foliage. It is planted in parks and gardens as a border or filler plant establishing in 2 to 4 years. It is also planted in gardens for a tropical effect and may be grown in patio pots and planter boxes. There are several forms that are cultivated in domestic gardens and are suitable for coastal or the adjoining mountain regions. ID 1876

Wigandia(weg-an-DEE-ah) caracasana(kar-a-KAS-ana)

Hydrophyllaceae(HY-dro-fee-LAY-see-ee)