Giant Trumpets, Thurber's giant-trumpets

Macromeria viridiflora

Basic Information

Family: Boraginaceae

Genus: macromeria

Plant ID (slug): macromeria-viridiflora

Numeric ID: 21819

USDA Hardiness: 6-9

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Macromeria viridiflora is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

South-western N. America - New Mexico to Arizona and N. Mexico.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Miscellany Miscellany The dried plant, combined with mullein (Verbascum species) has been smoked in the treatment of craziness and fits[257].