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Butterfly Tree
Flowers with fragrance redolent of ripe apricots in yellow to apricot color appear on this non-hardy small tree in the Passionflower family. Native to Central America, populations vary in the flower color. Large blooms up to eight and a half inches in diameter.
A dry period is needed to promote flowering.
Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
January - February
September - October
November - December
Bloom Color:
Orange
Yellow
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Plant Type:
Tree
Hardiness Zone:
9 - 11