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Cantua buxifolia
Sacred Flower of the Incas
Magic Flower, Magic Flower Of The Incas, Sacred Flower Of Peru
Plant 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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