Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Melastomataceae

Genus:

Axinaea

Species:

Axinaea mertensioides

USDA Symbol:

3018419

Growth Characteristics

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

Peru

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees