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Rovaeanthus strigosus, Rondeletia strigosa, Panama Rose

Rovaeanthus strigosus, Rondeletia strigosa

Panama Rose
Family: Rubiaceae
Origin: Mexico
USDA Zone: 11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Tender upright evergreen subshrub that in cultivation is typically 3 to 4 feet tall by 2 to 3 feet wide but in the wild can be more than twice as large. It has dark green glossy leaves and primarily in summer appear the faintly fragrant flowers that have a long deep rose colored tube with flaring petals and a yellow throat.


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Rovaeanthus strigosus, Rondeletia strigosa, Panama Rose


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