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Cantua buxifolia /Sacred Flower of the Andes, Scared Flower of the Incas
Red, tubular flowers
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Red, tubular flowers
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Scientific Name:
Cantua buxifolia
Common Name:
Sacred Flower of the Andes, Scared Flower of the Incas
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Hardiness Zone:
9, 10, 11
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
3 -5 feet
Bloom time:
Spring, Summer
Flower color:
Red
Comments:
The special feature of this tropical shrub is the flower. Bright red, tubular flowers appear in clusters. Leaves are small and grayish-green. Makes an excellent container plant in locations not subject to freezing temperatures like in a conservatory and outdoors in frost-free locations.