| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: it is in truth the flower bracts which are showy in vibrant colors |
| Flower Color: | Mauve |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| 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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