Cantua buxifolia
Sacred Flower of the Incas
Magic Flower, Magic Flower Of The Incas, Sacred Flower Of PeruPlant Facts
Scientific Name | Cantua buxifolia |
Principal Common Name | Sacred Flower of the Incas |
Common Name(s) | Magic Flower, Magic Flower of the Incas, Sacred Flower of Peru |
Synonym | |
Description | Small shrub, unremarkable most of the year until spectacular spring bloom with tubular florescent orange-pink blossoms. Same plant may also sport yellow, pink or white blooms. |
General Comments | |
Origin | Andean South America |
Nativity | |
Height Range | 4 - 6 FT |
Spread Range | 4 - 6 FT |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | |
USDA Zones | |
Leaf Color | Gray-Green |
Leaf Texture | Fleshy |
Form | Shrub |
Flower Color | Day-glo Pink : Orange pink : Purple : White : Yellow |
Flower Time | Spring |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Medium |
Outstanding Features | Color : Drought tolerant : Evergreen : Flower |
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