Chironia Tetragona (Chironia Tetragona) is a annual or biennial herb in the Gentianaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Chironia tetragona is a sticky, willowy annual or biennial plant reaching up to 60 cm in height. It has linear to oblong or ovate leaves and produces sticky pink flowers with a corolla tube 6-10 mm long, thickened in the throat.

Chironia Tetragona

Chironia Tetragona

Chironia Tetragona

Chironia tetragona is a sticky, willowy annual or biennial plant reaching up to 60 cm in height. It has linear to oblong or ovate leaves and produces sticky pink flowers with a corolla tube 6-10 mm long, thickened in the throat.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual or biennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Chironia Tetragona

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Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Gentianaceae
Genus:Chironia