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Top 20 plants for a Butterfly Haven Top 20 plants for a Butterfly Haven The most spectacular butterfly plants for the previous post *Acacia farnesiana, Sweet Mimosa * Antigonon leptopus - Mexican Coral Vine * Aristolochia - Pelican Flower, Dutchmans Pipe * Caesalpinia - Dwarf Poinciana, Bird of Paradise * Calliandra - Powderpuff * Cassia (Senna) - especially yellow-flowered varieties * Clerodendrums - all varieties * Clitoria ternatea - Butterfly Pea * Dombeya - Tropical Hydrangea * Jatropha - Coral Plant * Justicia - Brazilian Plume * Lonchocarpus violaceus - Lilac Tree * Lonicera - Honeysuckle * Mansoa alliacea - Garlic Vine * Passiflora - Passion Vine * Petrea - Queens Wreath * Pyrostegia venusta - Flame Vine * Quisqualis Indica - single flower * Senecio confusus - Mexican flame vine * Tecoma and Tecomaria Transform your yard into a Butterfly Haven with exotic plants Learn more: #Butterfly_Plants Five best butterfly attractors for a Southern garden Join TopTropicals. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Top 20 plants for a Butterfly Haven

Best plants for a Butterfly Haven Garden

Best plants for a Butterfly Haven Garden

🦋 Top 20 plants for a Butterfly Haven

🏆 The most spectacular butterfly plants for the previous post 👆

*️⃣Acacia farnesiana, Sweet Mimosa
*️⃣ Antigonon leptopus - Mexican Coral Vine
*️⃣ Aristolochia - Pelican Flower, Dutchmans Pipe
*️⃣ Caesalpinia - Dwarf Poinciana, Bird of Paradise
*️⃣ Calliandra - Powderpuff
*️⃣ Cassia (Senna) - especially yellow-flowered varieties
*️⃣ Clerodendrums - all varieties
*️⃣ Clitoria ternatea - Butterfly Pea
*️⃣ Dombeya - Tropical Hydrangea
*️⃣ Jatropha - Coral Plant
*️⃣ Justicia - Brazilian Plume
*️⃣ Lonchocarpus violaceus - Lilac Tree
*️⃣ Lonicera - Honeysuckle
*️⃣ Mansoa alliacea - Garlic Vine
*️⃣ Passiflora - Passion Vine
*️⃣ Petrea - Queens Wreath
*️⃣ Pyrostegia venusta - Flame Vine
*️⃣ Quisqualis Indica - single flower
*️⃣ Senecio confusus - Mexican flame vine
*️⃣ Tecoma and Tecomaria

🛒 Transform your yard into a Butterfly Haven with exotic plants

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Five best butterfly attractors for a Southern garden

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Butterfly Haven or a Heaven on Earth? Q: What should I plant in my yard to create a butterfly haven? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Butterfly Haven or a Heaven on Earth?

🦋 Butterfly Haven or a Heaven on Earth?

❓Q: What should I plant in my yard to create a butterfly haven? I love butterflies and want to create a unique butterfly paradise, but I'm looking for something exotic and unusual - nothing like the typical Milkweed or Pentas that everyone recommends. What can you suggest to make my yard stand out from the usual native landscape while still attracting butterflies? I have plenty of space and want something diverse and showy!

‼️ A: In previous posts we introduced many #Butterfly_Plants including Five best butterfly attractors.
In next post you will see the most spectacular tropical and subtropical plants perfect for Southern gardens so you can create a dynamic and colorful butterfly haven. These options are unique, eclectic, and exotic - your flowers will not only be butterfly magnets but will also turn heads with their striking beauty! 👇

🛒 Transform your yard into a Butterfly Haven with exotic plants

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A perfect Summer plant: red bells are hot without bringing heat A perfect Summer plant: red bells are hot without bringing heat Meet the Fireball Abutilon, a fiery beauty that doesn't burn! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

A perfect Summer plant: red bells are hot without bringing heat

Fireball Abutilon - Abutilon darwinii x striatum

🔥 A perfect Summer plant: red bells are hot without bringing heat
  • 🔥 Meet the Fireball Abutilon, a fiery beauty that doesn't burn! This charming hybrid (A. darwinii x striatum), also known as Biltmore Ballgown, shows off glowing red bell flowers with elegant curled petals and bold red veins.
  • 🔥 Its maple-like leaves add even more style.
  • 🔥 It can grow up to 8-10 ft tall but stays neat with pruning. Loves summer pampering - water, fertilizer, and sunshine. Not a fan of cold snaps, so give it a cozy spot.
  • 🔥 It's the perfect plant for turning up the color without turning up the heat!


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Redder than red: when orange wasn't enough, nature made this hottest flower Redder than red: when orange wasn't enough, nature made this hottest flower This vine didn't get the memo about "'just orange"! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Redder than red: when orange wasnt enough, nature made this hottest flower

Senecio confusus variety Sao Paulo, Pseudogynoxis chenopodiode, Bright red Mexican flame vine

💥 Redder than red: when orange wasn't enough, nature made this hottest flower
  • 🔻This vine didn't get the memo about "'just orange"! Senecio confusus variety Sao Paulo (Pseudogynoxis chenopodiodes), or Bright red Mexican flame vine - is our favorite variety of the classic Mexican flame vine here at Top Tropicals. Sao Paulo isn't just orange, it's fire-engine red!
  • 🔻Spectacular bright red blooms year-round and thick evergreen leaves that are larger and darker than regular Orange variety; they provide a lush, tropical look. Red variety is also more vigorous than regular Orange Senecio.
  • 🔻Fast-growing and easy to train over fences, arbors, or trellises.
  • 🔻Drought-tolerant once established and thrives on neglect.
  • 🔻Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds
  • 🔻A must-have for beginners and collectors alike, this vine delivers a nonstop show of blazing color all winter and beyond.


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Have you ever seen a Half-n-Half Parrot's Beak? Just landed: Half-n-Half Parrots Beak - rare variegated form! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Have you ever seen a Half-n-Half Parrots Beak?

Gmelina philippensis variegata - Half-n-Half Parrots Beak

🦜 Have you ever seen a Half-n-Half Parrot's Beak?

‼️ Just landed: Half-n-Half Parrots Beak - rare variegated form! Limited quantities - first time ever!
  • 🐦 We just got our hands on a super rare twist of a beloved classic - Half n Half Parrot's Beak! This is not your average Gmelina philippensis. It's a variegated version you've probably never seen before, and it's ready to steal the show!
  • 🐦 Classic Parrot's Beak is already a fan favorite with its whimsical, hanging branches and cartoonish yellow blooms that really do look like parrots mid-laugh. Now imagine all that - with variegation!
  • 🐦 Why is it special? Because each leaf is half green, half creamy-white - a stunning two-tone effect . It's got the same iconic yellow parrot-beak flowers, but with a brand-new flair.
  • 🐦 Compact growth and ivy-shaped foliage make it ideal for bonsai. The leaves reduce beautifully with training. Develops character as it ages: spiny branches, textured bark, and an artistic form perfect for styling.
  • 🐦 Fast grower with a naturally tidy canopy, it produces eye-catching yellow flowers shaped like parrot beaks, hanging in chain-like racemes. This rare form is perfect for collectors, bonsai lovers, or anyone who wants a showpiece plant that sparks conversation.
  • 🐦 Note: Gmelina is pronounced "Melina" - the G is silent, but the plant is anything but!


📚Check out the Classic Parrot Beak in earlier post and in the Video

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Why Hummingbird Tree? Why is Sesbania grandiflora (Hummingbird Tree) so popular? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Why Hummingbird Tree?

Sesbania grandiflora (Hummingbird Tree)

🦜 Why Hummingbird Tree?
  • 🍥 Why is Sesbania grandiflora (Hummingbird Tree) so popular? Because it's as useful as it is beautiful. This small, fast-growing tree stands out with its striking, bird-shaped flowers and incredible versatility:
  • 🍥 Ornamental beauty: The large flowers (ivory-white or red) resemble little birds and bloom in abundance, creating a floral canopy from fall through summer.
  • 🍥 Edible flowers and leaves: Used in curries, salads, and even fried in batter. Tender leaves and green fruits are also eaten in Southeast Asian cuisine.
  • 🍥 Fast-growing, flood-tolerant: Great for reforestation, shade, or as a quick ornamental tree for wet or challenging areas.
  • 🍥 Medicinal: Every part of the plant is used: bark for fiber and medicine, flowers for food, wood for light construction, gum for fishing lines, and even as natural pest control.
  • 🍥 It's a food plant, a medicine cabinet, a garden centerpiece, and a support system for other plants - all in one tree. That's why gardeners, farmers, and chefs all love the Hummingbird Tree.


🛒 Get an edible Hummingbird Tree

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Black flowered Sesbania
Hummingbird trss: you can eat the whole tree!

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What is the best plant for a butterfly garden What is the best plant for a butterfly garden If you're looking to add a splash of color and attract fluttering butterflies, the Panama Rose (Rondeletia leucophylla) is a must-have for your butterfly garden. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What is the best plant for a butterfly garden

Panama Rose - Rondeletia leucophylla

🦋 What is the best plant for a butterfly garden
  • 🦋 If you're looking to add a splash of color and attract fluttering butterflies, the Panama Rose (Rondeletia leucophylla) is a must-have for your butterfly garden.
  • 🦋 This stunning shrub, reaching up to 5 feet, is a true butterfly magnet with its bright pink, star-shaped flowers that bloom in clusters.
  • 🦋 Why every gardener wants Panama rose for their butterfly garden? The sweet nectar from these flowers draws in butterflies, making it the perfect addition for a garden that thrives on natural pollinators.
  • 🦋 Panama Rose has an enchanting fragrance that becomes more noticeable after sunset.
  • 🦋 Native to Mexico, it’s ideal for USDA Zones 9-11, though with the right care, it can thrive in colder regions too.
  • 🦋 This easy-care shrub thrives in full sun with regular watering and can tolerate occasional flooding. It maintains a natural, bushy shape and blooms cheerful, cup-shaped flowers from November to early summer, with sporadic blooms throughout the year.


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What to plant in a shady spot? Unusual variegated flowers of Lavender Ice! What to plant in a shady spot? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What to plant in a shady spot? Unusual variegated flowers of Lavender Ice!

Thunbergia erecta Lavender Ice - Lavender Lace

☂️ What to plant in a shady spot? Unusual variegated flowers of Lavender Ice!
  • 💜 Thunbergia erecta Lavender Ice, or Lavender Lace, is a unique, rare variety of King's Mantle with stunning lavender-off-white variegated flowers.
  • 💜 Unlike many variegated plants, this one is vigorous and easy to grow. It can be used as a showy garden specimen or a low-growing hedge, and it responds well to pruning, which encourages more blooms.
  • 💜 This plant thrives in filtered light and will grow larger, darker leaves in shade. It reaches a height of 5-7 feet and has a dense habit, making it perfect for creating a hedge.
  • 💜 Lavender Ice attracts butterflies and hummingbirds with its profusion of flowers
  • 💜 For healthy growth, keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy, and mulch around the base to retain moisture. If growing in a pot, frequent watering is key.
  • 💜 It's hardy enough to withstand temperatures as low as 30F for short periods. Ideal for USDA Zones 9-11, this plant can also be grown in pots in colder climates.


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Why all Floridians want Coffee Senna in their landscape and what it has to do with Coffee Why all Floridians want Coffee Senna in their landscape and what it has to do with Coffee Beauty without the hassle! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Why all Floridians want Coffee Senna in their landscape and what it has to do with Coffee

Cassia occidentalis - Coffee Senna, Fedegoso, Privet Cassia

Cassia occidentalis - Coffee Senna, Fedegoso, Privet Cassia

Cassia occidentalis - Coffee Senna, Fedegoso, Privet Cassia

Cassia occidentalis - Coffee Senna, Fedegoso, Privet Cassia

Cassia occidentalis - Coffee Senna, Fedegoso, Privet Cassia

Cassia occidentalis - Coffee Senna, Fedegoso, Privet Cassia

Cassia occidentalis - Coffee Senna, Fedegoso, Privet Cassia

Cassia occidentalis - Coffee Senna, Fedegoso, Privet Cassia

☀️ Why all Floridians want Coffee Senna in their landscape and what it has to do with Coffee
  • 🌼 Beauty without the hassle! Cassia occidentalis, commonly known as Coffee Senna, Fedegoso, or Privet Cassia, offers striking beauty and practical benefits, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes and herbal medicinal garden.
  • 🌼 From spring to fall, this medium-sized shrub showcases clusters of orange-yellow flowers that look like little yellow hummingbirds from the distance and attract butterflies and bees.​ The large, red-veined leaves add ornamental value even when not in bloom.​
  • 🌼 Coffee Senna thrives in full sun to partial shade and is drought- and cold-tolerant once established. ​Requires minimal care, making it ideal for gardeners seeking beauty without the hassle.​ Its spreading habit can provide a natural hedge or privacy screen.​
  • 🌼 Coffee Senna gets its common name from the resemblance of its seeds to coffee beans. The seeds are dark and oval-shaped, much like coffee beans. Despite the name, the seeds are not related to the actual coffee plant (Coffea arabica). The "Senna" part of its name refers to its botanical Senna genus, which includes various species traditionally used for medicinal purposes.
  • 🌼 Health Benefits of Coffee Senna


Beyond its ornamental appeal, Coffee Senna has a history in traditional medicine:​
  • ✔️Digestive Aid: The seeds have mild laxative properties, aiding in constipation relief.​
  • ✔️Respiratory Support: Infusions of the root and dried flowers are used to treat gastrointestinal issues, colds, and flu .​
  • ✔️Skin Health: Poultices made from the roots and flowers are applied to treat skin disorders such as eczema .​
  • ✔️Nutritional Value: The seeds are rich in iron and other minerals, contributing to overall health .


🛒 Plant your own Coffee Senna

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How to get a large, lush and fragrant bush in no time How to get a large, lush and fragrant bush in no time Looking for a fragrant, fast-growing shrub that adds beauty and privacy to your garden? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

How to get a large, lush and fragrant bush in no time

Clerodendrum bungei - Glory Bower, Cashmere bouquet

💐 How to get a large, lush and fragrant bush in no time
  • 💐 Looking for a fragrant, fast-growing shrub that adds beauty and privacy to your garden? Clerodendrum bungei - Glory Bower, Cashmere bouquet - is an excellent choice.​


    • Key Benefits:
  • 💐 Fragrant Blooms: Enjoy clusters of sweetly scented, pink flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. They open in terminal panicles up to six inches across.
  • 💐 Versatile Growth: Dark green leaves often tinged purple are up to 8 inches long. This plant can be grown as a compact shrub or allowed to spread. This plant is incredibly vigorous and fast-growing, spreading quickly through root suckers. If you don’t want it to take over your yard in just one season, make sure to plant it in a contained corner or a container.
  • 💐 Hardy and Resilient: Cashmere Bouquet is hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 and can tolerate light freezes, rejuvenating each spring. ​
  • 💐 Low Maintenance: It thrives in full sun to part shade and is drought-tolerant once established. ​Keep the soil moist during the growing season. ​Regular pruning helps maintain its shape and encourages more blooms. ​


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