Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Ayenia

Species:

Ayenia scorpiura

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

purple, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes