How to identify Painted tongue (Salpiglossis sinuata)
Painted tongue, also known as Scalloped tube tongue
Painted tongue boasts an alluring array of trumpet-shaped flowers with richly saturated colors often marked by intricate veins or streaks. Its soft, velvety petals span up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) across, arrayed atop slender stems that reach heights of 18 to 30 inches (45 to 75 cm). The foliage consists of deeply lobed, wavy leaves, contributing to the plant's ornamental appeal. Painted tongue flourishes best when nurtured in cool conditions, requiring full sunlight to partial afternoon shade to optimize its growth and flower production.
Lifespan: Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Plant Type: Herb
Leaf Type: Semi-evergreen
Trumpet-shaped flowers with intricate veins, up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) across.
Deeply lobed, wavy leaves with a hairy texture and stickiness, reaching 4 inches (10 cm).
Slender stems reaching 18 to 30 inches (45 to 75 cm) in height.
Flower blooms are wide-throated, 5-lobed, and marbled, in various vibrant colors.
Flourishes best in cool conditions, requiring full sunlight to partial afternoon shade.
The leaves of painted tongue are lanceolate, reaching up to 4 inches (10 cm) in length. They are green with wavy margins, enhancing their distinct wavy-edged appearance. Both the leaves and stems exhibit a hairy texture and stickiness, likely due to glandular trichomes. The leaf surface shows a clear vein pattern, contributing to its structural integrity and appearance.
Painted tongue displays stunning, funnel-shaped flowers that are 5-lobed and wide-throated. Each bloom reaches up to 2 inches (5 cm) in width and is often adorned with intricate marbling or contrasting veins. The flowers come in a variety of vibrant colors, including purples, reds, yellows, and blues, making them particularly eye-catching. They bloom from summer until frost in cooler climates, adding a splash of color to gardens for an extended period.
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Scientific Classification of Painted tongue
