Nolana paradoxa 'Blue Bird'
Nolana
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Nolana (Nolana paradoxa 'Blue Bird') - Description
From midsummer to frost this low-growing plant with a creeping habit is covered with large, sky-blue, trumpet-shaped flowers accented with creamy white throats. Ideal for moderate (55-65 deg. F night temperatures) as well as hot, dry weather conditions.
Nolana (Nolana paradoxa 'Blue Bird') - Blooming
Blooms trumpet-shaped, 5-petaled flowers in blue, pink, or white. Flowers are borne solitary or in clusters. Remove faded flowers and seed pods to encourage continuous bloom.
Nolana (Nolana paradoxa 'Blue Bird') - Growth
Glandularhairy, erect and spreading annuals, perennials, and subshrubs. Nolanas do well in sun, and are usually grown as annuals. Nolana works well in a border. In warmer sites, perennials make nice additions to a rock garden.
Nolana (Nolana paradoxa 'Blue Bird') - Planting
Sow seeds in early spring when temperatures when temperatures are between 55 and 60°F (15°C). For spring flowers grown in containers, sow seeds in fall.
Nolana (Nolana paradoxa 'Blue Bird') - Pest
Prone to aphids and leaf miners.
Nolana (Nolana paradoxa 'Blue Bird') - Interesting facts
Nolana is endemic to Peru and Chile, where they occur in semi-desert and coastal regions.
Nolana (Nolana paradoxa 'Blue Bird') - Soil and irrigation
Plant requires good drainage and does best in drier soil. Water moderately while in growth.
