Weldenia candida
Pronunciation: Wel-dee-nee-ah cahn-di-dah
Family: Commelinaceae
Common Name: Weldenia
Plant Type:
- perennial
- bulb, tuber, corm
Height to: 6"
Width to: 6"
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- 30 to 20ºF ZONE 9
- 40 to 30ºF ZONE 10
Sun Exposure:
- full sun
Bloom Season:
- late spring
- early summer
Bloom Description: Upright, cupshaped, pure white flowers, to 1 1/4" across
Soil Type: Gritty, moderately fertile, sharply drained soil
Pests and Diseases: Aphids, whiteflies
Propagation: Sow seed as soon as ripe. Divide in spring. Take root cuttings in winter.
Native to: S. Mexico, guatemala
Notes for Identification: Data source: the american horticultural society a to z encyclopedia of garden plants
USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
- 120 to 150 days ZONE 9
- 150 to 180 days ZONE 10
Submitted by: Pectiwiccan
Seed photo: 0
Seed Label: 0
Located in: Bulbs, Tubers, Corms