Painted-tongue is a garden plant with large, trumpet-shaped blossoms. The blossoms, which resemble those of the petunia, have a wide range of colors, including deep red, pink, purple, brownish orange, salmon, yellow, and white. The petals have a rich velvety sheen and are often streaked with yellow and other colors. The painted-tongue has long, narrow leaves. It grows about 18 inches (46 centimeters) high and has several flowers near the top of each stalk. Native to Chile, the plant grows well in cool climates. It must be planted from seed each year.
