Strophanthus preussii - Poison Arrow Vine, Medusa Flower

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5288 Strophanthus preussii - Poison Arrow Vine, Medusa Flower

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Large shrub 5-10 ft tall Vine or creeper plant Semi-shade Regular water Red, crimson, vinous flowers White, off-white flowers Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Deciduous plant Fragrant plant Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Origin: Tropical West Africa. A curious flower! Wild and unusual floral display arrives from late spring to fall on this shrubby vine. Clusters of cream-colored flowers bedecked with long, curly streamers and a rust-tinted throat. Occurring off-and-on throughout the year, flowering is heaviest in spring and summer. The faintly fragrant flowers are short trumpets with five curled petals that are very light pink (aging to creamy light yellow) with a reddish brown base. The tips of the petals become narrowed and elongated, forming a twisting, sticky string that dangles down from the flower and touches lower leaves. During winter might drop leaves.

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