About
Proboscidea louisianica, the common devil's claw, is a sprawling annual from the southern USA and Mexico producing large, sticky, hairy leaves and tubular, white to pale-violet flowers with purple veining, followed by characteristic elongated, two-clawed seedpods. An ornamental and unusual annual for a warm, sunny, well-drained border.
About the genus
Proboscidea are sprawling annuals and perennials from the Americas with large, sticky leaves and tubular flowers followed by distinctive, elongated, claw-like seedpods. Grown as botanical curiosities in warm, sunny, well-drained positions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.