Sinningia tubiflora (Hardy White Gloxinia)

Sun to Part SunZone: 7b-10, at least 20" tall Origin: Argentina, S. America

Open House/Web-Only! (aka: S. longituba) One of the real joys of gardening is to find a plant that you think can't be hardy and then be surprised when it becomes an easy-to-grow staple in your garden. Such is the case with the hardy gloxinia, S. tubiflora. Forming large underground tubers, S. tubiflora not only lives, but spreads nicely in our rock garden. All summer long, the green, felty leaf clumps are topped with 2' tall spikes of 6" long, very fragrant, pure white flowers...somewhat resembling Hosta plantaginea. The hummingbirds and visitors alike go nuts when they see this plant. You must grow this plant, even if you have to use containers in the North. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)