Colletia paradoxa (Anchor Plant) - Image 5

Botanical names: Colletia paradoxa, Colletia cruciata

Common name: Anchor Plant

Family: Rhamnaceae

Origin: South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spinyPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
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