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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Other: Attractive creamy yellow to off-white bracts with small yellow flowers.
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Year Round
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Dwarf Mussaenda
  • White Wing

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Location: Tampa Bay, Florida 
Date: 2022-07-01
Location: Tampa Bay, Florida 
Date: June
Dwarf Mussaenda
Location: Test Garden
Date: 2014-09-26

Date: 2019-07-21
Location: SE Texas 9a
Date: 2018-06-27
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Location: SE Texas 9a
Date: 2018-06-27
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Date: 2019-07-21
Location: Test Garden
Date: 2014-09-26
Location: Test Garden
Date: 2014-09-26

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