Schizanthus

( skye - ZANTH - us )

At-A-Glance Information

This genus, commonly called Poor Man's Orchid, Butterfly Flower or Fringeflower, needs filtered sun and regular water. These plants produce a profuse show of orchid-like flowers that can come in pink, rose, lilac, purple, or white, and grow to reach about a foot to two feet tall when in bloom. All varieties have flowers marked with various colors and are long lasting in flower arrangements. The genus Schizanthus is a member of the plant family Solanaceae and includes 12 species. Butterfly Flower grows well in zones 1-9 and 14-24. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Caring for Schizanthus pinnatus

Plant in springtime where summers are mild and in fall where they are not. They prefer rich, well-draining soil and a site in the garden that is sheltered from winds. 

Propagation

Problems and Pests

Gallery

Camellias are great candidates to be grown as container plants on your patio.
A field of thea sinensis
Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'

Videos

A video all about growing camellias successfully
Propagating camellias

Resources

Wikipedia: Schizanthus
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 595, Schizanthus pinnatus
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