Calceolaria mexicana

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Mexican Slipper Flower

Bright yellow 'pocket' flowers are produced continuously from early summer up to the first hard frost on this Mexican native adapted to shaded moist environments. This annual, if allowed to reseed, will continue to provide interest to the shaded parts of the landscape for years. It will grow up to 20 inches tall by the end of the growing season.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Mounded
Exposure:
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
May - June
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Butterflies
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
1 - 11