Chinese Houses
Chinese Houses is a flower native to California. It prospers in shaded areas and can be found there when grown in the wild. This flower enjoys cooler weather and prefers partial shade with dry, well-drained soil. Its name is derived from the blooms on the flowers, which stack in towers of inflorescences that resemble the roofs of the Chinese Pagodas. This flower can be fall planted in zones 7-10 and makes an excellent border plant. Chinese Houses will not tolerate parching heat and prefers evening temperatures that drop below 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Common Name: Chinese Houses
- Latin Name: Collinsia heterophylla
- Type: Native Flower
- Color: purple,white
- Cycle: Annual
- Origin: Native
- Height: 12-24"
- Planting Season: Spring and Fall
- Bloom Season: Spring
- Germination: 10-30 Days
- Seeds Per Pound: 400,000
- Seeding Rate: 7
*Planting and Bloom Season. Please remember that Planting and Bloom seasons will differ for each variety depending on the location and climate conditions where they are being planted. Please refer to the USDA Plant Hardiness Map provided in our FAQ section for specifics on how to determine the best time of year to plant for your specific situation. The information provided below is based on experienced agricultural practices throughout the Willamette Valley of Oregon and is applicable to Zones 7-10 only.