Plants in genus hemiboea
Hemiboea subcapitata
Hemiboea subcapitata is a relative of the African violet from China, featuring glossy, dark green leaves and spreading rapidly via rhizomes. It forms a wide patch and produces clusters of tubular white flowers with purple spots. This plant is reportedly hardy in Zone 6 and thrives in light shade, making it a unique groundcover option for shady gardens.
Hemiboea subacaulis var. jiangxiensis 'Jiangxi Bells'
Hemiboea subacaulis var. jiangxiensis 'Jiangxi Bells' is a hardy gesneriad discovered in Jinggangshan, China. This plant forms a deciduous groundcover with fuzzy-leaf rosettes that spread via stolons. In mid-September, it is adorned with tubular pink flowers, adding a splash of color to shaded garden areas. 'Jiangxi Bells' prefers light shade and slightly moist soil, making it an excellent choice for creating lush, low-maintenance groundcover.
Hemiboea flaccida 'Velvet Touch'
Hemiboea flaccida 'Velvet Touch' is a hardy plant native to China, known for its felty green foliage and small tubular flowers with maroon interior stripes. It grows up to 10 inches tall and flowers in late October, making it a unique addition to rock gardens. This plant thrives in light shade and is well-suited for wet shade environments, attracting insects with its late-season blooms.
Hemiboea strigosa
Hemiboea strigosa is a member of the gesneriad family, native to low mountain forests in China. It grows upright to about 1 foot tall and spreads via stolons, producing pendent pink tubular flowers with a spotted red throat. This plant thrives in light shade and is a unique addition to gardens.