Hummingbird Bush
Dicliptera Suberecta
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 6–10Type Shrub
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 6–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Acanthaceae
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