Clerodendrum calamitosum (White Butterfly Bush)
Clerodendrum calamitosum white flower with narrow petals and green textured serrated leaves
Botanical name: Clerodendrum calamitosum
Common name: White Butterfly Bush
Family: Lamiaceae (Formerly:Verbenaceae)
Origin: Java
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-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
Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicineThis clerodendrum is a small to medium size shrub with beautiful butterfly-shaped flowers, similar to Clerodendrum ugandense (Blue Butterfly Bush) and Clerodendrum mastacanthum (Pink Butterfly Bush) . They are slightly fragrant during evening hours. Blooms from late winter to fall in warm areas.
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Clerodendrum calamitosum white flower alongside deep green serrated foliage on the branch
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