Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 6 to 10 feet |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 8 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Prickly burlike fruit. |
Fruiting Time: | Summer |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Year Round |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Fruit is poisonous Other: Plant contains plumericin which causes gastrointestinal irritation. Stems and leaves contain a milky sap that causes contact dermititis in some individuals. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |