Common names:
Orange Esperanza
Orange Trumpet Bush
Orangebells
Orange Star

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Tree
Life cycle:Biennial
Water Preferences:In Water
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences:Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 8b
Leaves:Malodorous
Flowers:Blooms on new wood
Flower Color:Orange
Flower Size:Under 1"
Flower Time:Late spring or early summer
Underground structures:Corm
Suitable Locations:Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Terrariums
Uses:Dye production
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances:Rabbit Resistant
Tolerates dry shade
Propagation: Other methods:Crowns
Pollinators:Hoverflies
Wasps
Moths and Butterflies
Cleistogamous
Containers:Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous:Monoecious
Conservation status:Vulnerable (VU)

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From Jerusalem, Israel by sangel Sep 18, 2018 10:59 AM 0

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