Achimenes (Stars of India)

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Submitted by RonsGarden on Tue, 02/12/2008 - 15:04
Printer-friendly versionTender perennial that needs to be brought indoors in the fall.  Dies back, regrows from small scaly rhizomes.

Ron ~ zone 6b ~ Ontario

Achimenes (Stars of India)

I had one of these once and I

Submitted by SmokyMountainLady on Mon, 10/20/2008 - 19:48.
I had one of these once and I remember the hummingbirds just loved it. At the time I didn't realize it was tender, so I left it outside during the winter. Beautiful !
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Beautiful flower!!!!!!!!!!!

Submitted by momof3indiana on Mon, 10/20/2008 - 19:35.
Beautiful flower!!!!!!!!!!! wondering how it has done this year? Sarah

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Sorry

Submitted by RonsGarden on Mon, 03/31/2008 - 13:12.

Sorry Dale, these guys are grown from rhizomes.  Haven't seen any seed production since they are probably pollenated by specialize insects.  It is a close relative of the African Violet.  I bring these plants indoors for the winter and store them in the basement in a cool, dark, dry area.  I will be be starting them up again soon.

Ron ~ zone 6b ~ Ontario

Ron ~ zone 6b ~ Ontario

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Ron that flower is

Submitted by disgett on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 17:51.
Ron that flower is absolutely beautiful.  Does it go to seed?  Would love for you to share some if possibly.  Dale

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