Browallia

Bush Violet, Sapphire Flower, Amethyst Flower

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

Energy, strength, enthusiasm, artistic taste, boldness, forcefulness are there too, if we know how to use them in the true way.

A vital converted and consecrated to the Divine Will becomes a bold and forceful instrument that can overcome all obstacles. But it first has to be disciplined, and this it consents to only when the Divine is its master.

The Mother, Some Answers from the Mother: 11 December 1969

The true vital being is wide, vast, calm, strong, without limitations, firm and immovable, capable of all power, all knowledge, all Ananda. It is moreover without ego, for it knows itself to be a projection and instrument of the Divine; it is the divine Warrior, pure and perfect; in it is an instrumental Force for all divine realisations.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - I: The Vital Being and Vital Consciousness

Colour

blue, violet, or white

Varieties

Message of the Flower

Consent of the Vital

The Mother’s Comment

Friendly, smiling, always ready for action, with a great goodwill.

Message of the Flower

Enthusiastic Vital Consent

The Mother’s Comment

Here all the resources of its enthusiasm are placed at the service of its consent.

Family

Solanaceae

Cultivars

There are several, including 'Blue Bells', 'Marine Bells', 'Blue Lady'.

Person who named the flower

Named by Carl Linnaeus in honor of Bishop Johannes Browallius.

Flower Size

1-2 inches in diameter.

Flower Texture

Velvety texture

Number of Petals

five

Floral Symmetry

radial

Fragrance of Flower

No

Leaf Texture

slightly hairy and soft

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate leaf arrangement.

Leaf Color

Green, sometimes with hints of purple.

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Mostly grown as annual or perennial herbaceous plants.

Life Cycle

grown as annuals but can be perennials in their native habitat.

Blooming Period

Summer to fall.

Climate

Prefers a warm climate.

Water Requirements

Moderate watering needs, prefers consistently moist soil.

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.

Temperature Ranges

Thrives in average room temperatures; not frost-hardy.

Sun or Shade

Prefers partial shade to full sun.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, and fungal diseases.

Pollinators

bees and butterflies.

Habitat

Native to South America, found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Role in the Ecosystem

Acts as a nectar source for pollinators.

Ornamental

Popular as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly used for ornamental purposes.

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered.