Nolana humifusa (Gouan) Johnst.
Half hardy spreading perennial with lilac-blue flowers with white, lilac-blue streaked, throats in summer. To 15cm spreading. [RHSE, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘The Nolana prostrata is a native of Peru, a country to which a large proportion of the tender annuals that ornament our flower gardens at the close of Summer owe their origin. The flowers are of a pale blue colour beautifully streaked from the centre with veins of dark purple, and when expanded are very pleasing to the eye; but unfortunately this is only while the sun shines. […] Cultivated by Miller in the year 1761.’ [BM t.731/1804].
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [H.159/1843].
Notes
Nolana prostrata Hort.Monsp. ex Dun. = Nolana paradoxa Lindl., another Chilian species.
Published Feb 12, 2009 - 12:48 PM | Last updated Jul 31, 2010 - 04:23 PM
Nolana humifusa (Gouan) Johnst. | BM t.731/1804 | BHL
| Family | Solanaceae |
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| Region of origin | Peru, Chile |
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| Common Name | Chilean bell flowers |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Nolana prostrata |
| Confidence level | high |