General Landscape Uses: Hedge and borders, container gardening, pollinator gardens, tropical and subtropical gardens,
Ecological Restoration Notes: Pollinator habitat enhancement, erosion control, biodiversity support
Description: Ornamental shrub.
Dimensions: Height 5 – 6 ft.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Native Range: Asia
Native Habitats: Understory of tropical forests and woodlands
Soils: Slightly acidic to neutral, well-draining, rich in organic matter, loamy or sandy
Nutritional Requirements: Moderate
Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate
Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Characteristics: Small, tubular, arranged in dense clusters
Flowering Season: All year
Fruit: Small, round
Wildlife and Ecology: Pollinator attraction, supporting beneficial insects
Horticultural Notes: Propagation by cuttings, seed
Comments:
Joey T. –
The yellow flower stands out in my garden.