General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 3-4 feet
Plant Spread: 3-4 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Other: it is in truth the flower bracts which are showy in vibrant colors
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Erosion control
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Salt tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth

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Trade name information:
Trade Name: Ms. Alice™
Cultivar name: 'Singapore White'
Common names
  • Bougainvillea

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Location: Chicago Botanic Garden
Date: 2018-08-31
Location: Chicago Botanic Garden
Date: 2018-08-31
Location: Chicago Botanic Garden
Date: 2018-08-31

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