Citharexylum peruvianum

Citharexylum peruvianum

Native to:
Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Verbenaceae
Genus:
Citharexylum
Species:
Citharexylum peruvianum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
1200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily without special treatment when fresh; germination rates decline with seed age.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI