So Orychophragmus violaceus actually has a flower name too, did you know?

Other names for Orychophragmus violaceus

Caizihua, Eryuelan, Zijincao, Zhugecai.

Growth habits of Orychophragmus violaceus

Orychophragmus violaceus has strong cold tolerance and is also fairly shade-tolerant. Planted in masses outdoors or in wide pots, its leaves are lush and green, a stretch of emerald that people love.

Orychophragmus violaceus has strong adaptability and can grow from Northeast China, North China to East China and Central China. In winter, if it encounters wind, frost, rain or snow, the leaves will suffer frost damage to varying degrees, but in early spring it will sprout new leaves, bloom and set seed.

Orychophragmus violaceus produces small purple flowers that open successively from bottom to top, blooming continuously from February to May or June. Especially when planted in groups, it looks like a sea of blue-purple. Plant it by riversides or sea embankments, and the green leaves, sea of flowers, blue sky and seawater interweave together, making a spectacular sight.

Orychophragmus violaceus has strong reproductive capacity; sowing once can form its own colony. It sets seed every May to June, letting them fall into the soil on their own, and by September small tender seedlings emerge, blooming and setting seed the following year, continuing year after year. Of course, at home you can choose a wider flower pot and plant it in masses for an even better ornamental effect.

The flower meaning of Orychophragmus violaceus

Humility and simplicity, selfless dedication.