This tropical-looking plant has an unusual flower spike that attracts pollinators to its colorful flowers. The leaves at the base are bushy and sprawl, making this a good plant to fill in a large space.
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Mature height |
5 feet |
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Mature width |
3 feet |
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Sunny or Shady |
Sunny |
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Type 3-5 |
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Spring/Summer appearance |
Colorful flowers along a spike |
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Fall/Winter appearance |
Drops leaves. May die back and grow from the roots in spring. |
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Wildlife support |
Butterflies and hummingbirds |
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Freeze Hardy |
Yes in mild winters |
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Botanical Name |
Stachytarpheta jamaicensis |