Native to the sand hills of Western Australia, and not the easiest plant to grow, but it is extremely common in the trade in Australia and could become so here. Despite its problems, it is easier to grow and better adapted to our climate than the highly sought after gentians. Makes an excellent container plant. They bloom in spring and early summer. It needs a sunny, very well-drained soil with moisture in winter and shelter from frost.
Propagation is by cutting or seed.
There are several other species with red, yellow or white flowers. All content copyrighted by source or author, and not to be reproduced without authorization.