Tetrazygia bicolor (West Indian Lilac)

Tetrazygia bicolor (West Indian Lilac) showing white flower petals with golden yellow stamens among pointed leaves.

Botanical name: Tetrazygia bicolor

Common names: West Indian Lilac, Florida clover ash

Origin: Usa, West Indies and Brazil

USDA Zone: 10-11

Plant form: Large bush

Mature height: 5-10 ft

Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade

Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.

Watering: Regular

Flower color: White and off-white

Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant

Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

A shrub or small tree to about 3ft tall, relative to Tibouchina, with fragrant white flowers.

Close related species - Miconia pyramidalis.

Tetrazygia bicolor leaves in deep green tones with noticeable veins and reddish stems

Tetrazygia bicolor (West Indian Lilac) with white yellow flowers growing from green slender woody branches.

Tetrazygia bicolor (West Indian Lilac) white flower with yellow stamens and green buds on stems

Tetrazygia bicolor (West Indian Lilac) bears a rounded dark purple fruit on a thin stem.

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