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Ourisia (Ourisia)
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Perennial
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Attributes of Ourisia
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Semi-evergreen
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Distribution Map of Ourisia
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Cultivated
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Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Ourisia
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Ourisia are shade-loving perennials that prefer cool, moist environments, mimicking their native habitats in forest understories. Basic care needs include low to medium indirect light, consistently moist soil that's well-draining and rich in organic matter, and cool to moderate temperatures. Common challenges involve root rot from overwatering, powdery mildew, and potential infestations from pests like aphids. Seasonally, ourisia requires protection from extreme temperatures, reduced watering in winter, and may benefit from mulching to retain soil moisture.
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8 most common species：
Creeping mountain foxglove
Creeping mountain foxglove is a low-growing alpine perennial, prized for its lush green, rosette-forming leaves and clusters of delicate, tubular flowers. The blossoms, rich in purple and white shades, emerge on short, stout stems and thrive in cool, moist conditions typical of mountainous terrain. This cushion-forming species adapts to rugged environments, carpeting rocky crevices with its hardy foliage.
Ourisia spathulata
Ourisia spathulata is a perennial herb distinguished by its rosette of glossy, ovate leaves and slender stems that rise up to bear striking tubular flowers. The blooms, usually in shades of bright pink or purple, are adapted for pollination by their specific bird or insect partners. Thriving in moist, alpine environments, ourisia spathulata has evolved fleshy leaves and a compact form, crucial for withering harsh weather and limited soil nutrients.
Ourisia glandulosa
Ourisia glandulosa is an attractive herbaceous perennial with glossy, dark green leaves arranged in a rosette. Its striking flowers boast deep purple hues with a tubular shape, attracting pollinators in its mountainous habitat. This alpine beauty thrives in moist, well-drained soils, often found by streams or in damp meadows, revealing how its environment shapes its lush, yet hardy demeanor.
Ourisia vulcanica
Ourisia vulcanica is a captivating alpine flower characteristically found in volcanic ash soils, revealing its resilience and adaptability. The plant showcases vibrant purple or blue tubular blossoms, offset by lush greenery. Its glossy leaves are often toothed, capturing dew and sunlight in their native, misty mountain habitat. Ourisia vulcanica's compact form, with flowering stems reaching modest heights, echoes life amidst the challenging and nutrient-poor conditions of volcanic landscapes.
Ourisia crosbyi
Ourisia crosbyi is a perennial herb boasting glossy, deep-green leaves arranged in a rosette pattern. Its recognizable pink to white tubular flowers, speckled with yellow and purple markings inside, rise from slender stalks and bloom prominently above the foliage. Thriving in moist alpine regions, ourisia crosbyi prefers shaded habitats beneath rocky overhangs, which provide the cool, damp conditions integral for its growth.
Ourisia modesta
Ourisia modesta is a delicate perennial herb notable for its low-growing habit and preference for damp, shady environments. It produces small, trumpet-shaped flowers that are usually white, adding a touch of subtle beauty to its surroundings. Its leaves are predominantly basil, forming a dense, soft mat that speaks to its hardiness in cool climates.
Ourisia macrocarpa subsp. calycina
Ourisia macrocarpa subsp. calycina is a striking perennial with velvety, dark green leaves and distinctive, large tubular flowers that vary from white to pale pink, often with a speckled throat. These blooms nod elegantly on slender stems, rising above the foliage in the cool, damp habitats ourisia macrocarpa subsp. calycina thrives in. Adapted to alpine conditions, it gracefully endures chill and moisture, its blossoms acting as colorful beacons amidst the rugged terrain.
Ourisia simpsonii
Ourisia simpsonii is a delicate alpine perennial known for its soft, green foliage and striking white to pale pink flowers, each with a distinctive yellow throat. The leaves are often in a toothed rosette, providing a lush base from which erect, tubular blooms emerge on slender stems in spring or early summer. Thriving in moist, rocky substrates at high altitudes, ourisia simpsonii has adapted to endure cool, harsh climates, embodying resilience in a picturesque form.
All Species of Ourisia
Creeping mountain foxglove
Creeping mountain foxglove
Creeping mountain foxglove is a low-growing alpine perennial, prized for its lush green, rosette-forming leaves and clusters of delicate, tubular flowers. The blossoms, rich in purple and white shades, emerge on short, stout stems and thrive in cool, moist conditions typical of mountainous terrain. This cushion-forming species adapts to rugged environments, carpeting rocky crevices with its hardy foliage.
Ourisia spathulata
Ourisia spathulata
Ourisia spathulata is a perennial herb distinguished by its rosette of glossy, ovate leaves and slender stems that rise up to bear striking tubular flowers. The blooms, usually in shades of bright pink or purple, are adapted for pollination by their specific bird or insect partners. Thriving in moist, alpine environments, ourisia spathulata has evolved fleshy leaves and a compact form, crucial for withering harsh weather and limited soil nutrients.
Ourisia glandulosa
Ourisia glandulosa
Ourisia glandulosa is an attractive herbaceous perennial with glossy, dark green leaves arranged in a rosette. Its striking flowers boast deep purple hues with a tubular shape, attracting pollinators in its mountainous habitat. This alpine beauty thrives in moist, well-drained soils, often found by streams or in damp meadows, revealing how its environment shapes its lush, yet hardy demeanor.
Ourisia vulcanica
Ourisia vulcanica
Ourisia vulcanica is a captivating alpine flower characteristically found in volcanic ash soils, revealing its resilience and adaptability. The plant showcases vibrant purple or blue tubular blossoms, offset by lush greenery. Its glossy leaves are often toothed, capturing dew and sunlight in their native, misty mountain habitat. Ourisia vulcanica's compact form, with flowering stems reaching modest heights, echoes life amidst the challenging and nutrient-poor conditions of volcanic landscapes.
Ourisia crosbyi
Ourisia crosbyi
Ourisia crosbyi is a perennial herb boasting glossy, deep-green leaves arranged in a rosette pattern. Its recognizable pink to white tubular flowers, speckled with yellow and purple markings inside, rise from slender stalks and bloom prominently above the foliage. Thriving in moist alpine regions, ourisia crosbyi prefers shaded habitats beneath rocky overhangs, which provide the cool, damp conditions integral for its growth.
Ourisia modesta
Ourisia modesta
Ourisia modesta is a delicate perennial herb notable for its low-growing habit and preference for damp, shady environments. It produces small, trumpet-shaped flowers that are usually white, adding a touch of subtle beauty to its surroundings. Its leaves are predominantly basil, forming a dense, soft mat that speaks to its hardiness in cool climates.
Ourisia macrocarpa subsp. calycina
Ourisia macrocarpa subsp. calycina
Ourisia macrocarpa subsp. calycina is a striking perennial with velvety, dark green leaves and distinctive, large tubular flowers that vary from white to pale pink, often with a speckled throat. These blooms nod elegantly on slender stems, rising above the foliage in the cool, damp habitats ourisia macrocarpa subsp. calycina thrives in. Adapted to alpine conditions, it gracefully endures chill and moisture, its blossoms acting as colorful beacons amidst the rugged terrain.
Ourisia simpsonii
Ourisia simpsonii
Ourisia simpsonii is a delicate alpine perennial known for its soft, green foliage and striking white to pale pink flowers, each with a distinctive yellow throat. The leaves are often in a toothed rosette, providing a lush base from which erect, tubular blooms emerge on slender stems in spring or early summer. Thriving in moist, rocky substrates at high altitudes, ourisia simpsonii has adapted to endure cool, harsh climates, embodying resilience in a picturesque form.
Ourisia ruellioides
Ourisia ruellioides
Ourisia ruellioides is a delicate perennial with a low-growing habit, featuring lush green leaves and a profusion of distinctive, trumpet-shaped purple flowers. Its natural alpine environment shapes its hardy nature, enabling it to thrive in cool, moist soils often found at higher elevations. The combination of its flower shape and preferred habitat makes it a unique addition to rock gardens or as ground cover in suitable climates.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Ourisia
Ourisia
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Ourisia
Feedback
Attributes of Ourisia
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Ourisia
Distribution of Ourisia
Feedback
Distribution Map of Ourisia
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Ourisia
Feedback
Ourisia are shade-loving perennials that prefer cool, moist environments, mimicking their native habitats in forest understories. Basic care needs include low to medium indirect light, consistently moist soil that's well-draining and rich in organic matter, and cool to moderate temperatures. Common challenges involve root rot from overwatering, powdery mildew, and potential infestations from pests like aphids. Seasonally, ourisia requires protection from extreme temperatures, reduced watering in winter, and may benefit from mulching to retain soil moisture.
Exploring the Ourisia Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Creeping mountain foxglove
Creeping mountain foxglove is a low-growing alpine perennial, prized for its lush green, rosette-forming leaves and clusters of delicate, tubular flowers. The blossoms, rich in purple and white shades, emerge on short, stout stems and thrive in cool, moist conditions typical of mountainous terrain. This cushion-forming species adapts to rugged environments, carpeting rocky crevices with its hardy foliage.
Ourisia spathulata
Ourisia spathulata is a perennial herb distinguished by its rosette of glossy, ovate leaves and slender stems that rise up to bear striking tubular flowers. The blooms, usually in shades of bright pink or purple, are adapted for pollination by their specific bird or insect partners. Thriving in moist, alpine environments, ourisia spathulata has evolved fleshy leaves and a compact form, crucial for withering harsh weather and limited soil nutrients.
Ourisia glandulosa
Ourisia glandulosa is an attractive herbaceous perennial with glossy, dark green leaves arranged in a rosette. Its striking flowers boast deep purple hues with a tubular shape, attracting pollinators in its mountainous habitat. This alpine beauty thrives in moist, well-drained soils, often found by streams or in damp meadows, revealing how its environment shapes its lush, yet hardy demeanor.
Ourisia vulcanica
Ourisia vulcanica is a captivating alpine flower characteristically found in volcanic ash soils, revealing its resilience and adaptability. The plant showcases vibrant purple or blue tubular blossoms, offset by lush greenery. Its glossy leaves are often toothed, capturing dew and sunlight in their native, misty mountain habitat. Ourisia vulcanica's compact form, with flowering stems reaching modest heights, echoes life amidst the challenging and nutrient-poor conditions of volcanic landscapes.
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All Species of Ourisia
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
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