Mussaenda erythrophylla
ASHANTI BLOOD, RED FLAG BUSH
Rubiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
5m
Plant habit
 
2.5m

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Origins: Tropical Africa

Other Botanical Names:

Other Common Names: Tropical Dogwood

 
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Mussaenda erythrophylla
ASHANTI BLOOD, RED FLAG BUSH
Rubiaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
5m
Plant habit
 
2.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: red & white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: veined red


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: informal screen, informal hedge, large planter, pergola, espalier, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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