Mussaenda erythrophylla (Ashanti Blood)

Mussaenda erythrophylla (Ashanti Blood) with deep red sepals and green leaves on the plant
Mussaenda erythrophylla (Ashanti Blood) with deep red sepals and abundant green foliage on woody stems

Botanical name: Mussaenda erythrophylla

Common names: Ashanti Blood, Red Flag Bush, Tropical Dogwood

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: Tropical Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plant

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Mussaenda erythrophylla (Ashanti Blood) green leaves close up plant on a textured stem.
Mussaenda erythrophylla (Ashanti Blood) green leaves with visible veins on a central woody stem.
Mussaenda erythrophylla (Ashanti Blood) red flower close up with velvet texture and pointed sepals
Mussaenda erythrophylla (Ashanti Blood) with vibrant red petal-like sepals and a fuzzy center in close up
Mussaenda erythrophylla (Ashanti Blood) with white and red flower, close up on branch
Mussaenda erythrophylla (Ashanti Blood) white flower with red sepals on a green background
Mussaenda erythrophylla (Ashanti Blood) red flower close up with fuzzy texture and green leaves
Mussaenda erythrophylla (Ashanti Blood) flower with fuzzy red petals emerging among textured green foliage


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