General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Plant Height: 6 to 10 feet avg.
Plant Spread: 5 feet (can vine to 25 - 30 feet)
Flowers: Showy
Other: Very colorful bracts - various, red especially
Flower Color: Yellow
Other: cream to yellow
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Layering
Other: semi hardwood cuttings
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Red Flag Bush
  • Ashanti Blood
  • Tropical Dogwood
  • Red Velvet Mussaenda
  • Prophet's Tears
  • Virgin Tree

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Location: Tampa Bay, Florida 
Date: 2022-07-23
Location: Tampa Bay, Florida 
Date: 2022-07-23
Their color is too hot for my camera!
Location: Missouri Botanical Garden (MOBOT) - St Louis
Date: 8-9-11

credit: Prenn
Location: MOBOT -   St Louis
Date: 8-9-11
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2013-09-01
Location: MOBOT, St Louis
Date: 2011-08-09

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