Rotheca myricoides

Also Known As

Clerodendrum myricoides 'Ugandense'
Clerodendrum ugandense
Blue Butterfly Bush
Blue Glory Bower
Blue Glorybower
Blue Wings Bush
Butterfly Flower

Plant type

shrub, vine

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

10a-11

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Rotheca myricoides plant details

Rotheca myricoides is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rotheca myricoides

Plant type: shrub or vine
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, floriferous, houseplant, long-blooming, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rotheca myricoides

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The beauty of blue butterfly wings is seen year-round in this everblooming species. This Butterfly Flower displays panicles of French and marine blue flowers in a 2'-4' upright shrub that is captivating in its beauty. Use Butterfly Flower as a small stand-alone specimen or in a mixed border.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Clusters of blue butterfly-like blooms, with darker and lighter blue individual petals, are borne from summer to fall on this popular tropical shrub that can also be trained as a vine.

By: Almost Eden

Blue Butterflies Clerodendrum - Also known as Blue Glory Bower, or Blue Wings. Can grow to 6-7', but may be pruned to bloom shorter. The two tone sky blue flowers attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Blooming from spring thru fall and is hardy to 20-25 degrees. Dark green glossy leaves are great cut. Flower blooms spring to fall

By: Accents for Home and Garden

This is the plant that drew second looks from the great plant hunters that visit our nursery. Beautiful two-tone deep blue whiskered flowers are born on this bushy plant throughout most of the year.