Dichroa sp. (Dichroa)

Dichroa sp. (Dichroa) green leaves on stem, close up of lush foliage plant
Dichroa sp. (Dichroa) leaves are deep green with texture and fine hairs along stems

Botanical name: Dichroa sp.

Common name: Dichroa

Family: Hydrangeaceae

Origin: South East Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyBlue, lavender, purple flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Dichroa is a genus of 12 species of flowering plants. The flowers are produced in a broad inflorescence similar to that of the related genus Hydrangea.

Dichroa febrifuga it blooms in broad domes of small fertile flowers of deep blue. What immediately distinguishes it are the nearly black stems on all new growth.

In some sources Dichroa febrifuga is indicated as synonim of Dichroa versicolor.

Similar plants: Dichroa sp. (Dichroa)




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