April 2012

Plant Data

Plant Image:

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Botanical Name:

Mackaya bella

Common Name:

Forest Bell Bush

Nativity:

South Africa

Growth Habit:

This flowering shrub grows as an upright multi-stemmed bush 6 to 8 feet tall. It has glossy dark green leaves and tubular pale violet flowers.

Growing Requirements:

Grows in dense shade with regular water. It is hardy to about 20 degrees.

Features:

The flowers appear in spring on arching stems. Very good for the shade garden.

Where at Lotusland:

In the display insectary garden affectionately known as the butterfly garden.

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