Pride of China, Incarvilla
Incarvillea delavayi
Family: Bignoniaceae
What it is like
A small plant which has a ring of leaves. The leaves are compound. The flowering stalks are 30-90 cm long. The flowers are trumpet shaped. There can be 10 flowers on each stem. They are 8 cm across. The flowers are light purple with yellow tinges.
There are 14 Incarvillea species.
Where it is found
It grows in temperate places. It needs a well-drained soil and sunny location. It grows in grasslands and on slopes between 2,400-3,900 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 6-9. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, Europe, Slovenia, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The leaves, shoots and stems are eaten. CAUTION: They are reported to be slightly toxic.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Delavayeva inkarvileja