Cestrum elegans 'Bacchus'

Also Known As

Willow Jessamine

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

7a-10b

Cestrum elegans 'Bacchus' plant details

Cestrum elegans 'Bacchus' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cestrum elegans 'Bacchus'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms
Uses: border plant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cestrum elegans 'Bacchus'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Bacchus' is a woody perennial with panicled clusters of purple to red, tiny bottle-shaped flowers from summer to frost. Bees, butterflies, and hummers think it's great. We do, too. 8-10' T, 4-6' wide and very amenable to pruning.