Iochroma grandiflora is related to the tomato and potato,
but more closely to the Trumpet Tree or Angels Trumpet. The plants
are moderately hardy. Mine have withstood temperatures in the
mid-twenties without damage, and without ceasing to bloom. Iochroma
grandiflora is reportedly hardy down to 20 degrees, my plants have withstood
25 and looked good. Shrubs get to 8 feet tall and
wide and are nearly always in bloom. They are a great plant for attracting
hummingbirds as I am sure you can imagine from the shape of their flowers.
High resolution images
of Iochroma grandiflora are available.
