Hummingbird Bush

Dicliptera Suberecta

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Overview

The Hummingbird Bush, Dicliptera suberecta, is a perennial favorite, notable for its velvety, gray-green foliage and tubular, orange-red flowers that attract hummingbirds. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in zones 7-10, reaching heights of 18-24 inches with a spread of up to 24 inches. Ideal for xeriscapes, it requires full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, blooming from late spring through fall for extended visual interest.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 6–10

Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — orange-red flowers that attract hummingbirds

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Acanthaceae

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Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — accentuated by its velvety texture; known botanically as Dicliptera suberecta, image 50

Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — arranged in upright inflorescences; gray-green foliage and tubular, image 52

Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — These nectar-rich blossoms; it is relatively drought-tolerant once established, image 51

Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — It is relatively drought-tolerant once established; making it a suitable candidate for xeriscaping or, image 54

Hummingbird Bush (Dicliptera Suberecta) — are magnets for hummingbirds and butterflies; this shrub-like plant typically reaches about 18 to 24, image 53

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