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Pseudomussaenda flava

Also Known As

  • Mussaenda lutea
  • Mussaenda luteola
  • Dwarf Yellow Mussaenda
  • White Wing

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Pseudomussaenda flava plant details

Pseudomussaenda flava is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pseudomussaenda flava

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rubiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white and yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pseudomussaenda flava

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Mussaenda lutea, is an evergreen shrub in the south growing to 4'. In the north , it is used as a container or accent plant flowering year round with 3/4" golden star shaped blooms. The outermost leaves or bracts turn a creamy yellow. Likes sun to part shade and lots of moisture
3/4" golden star shaped blooms are surrounded by creamy yellow bracts. An ever-blooming, small, tropical shrub that is excellent for containers.

Gardening facts about Pseudomussaenda flava plant

How to Grow Pseudomussaenda flava

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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