Dicliptera suberecta, commonly known as Hummingbird Plant, is a woody perennial from South America that hummingbirds can’t resist! Velvety grey leaves adorn this 20″ tall x 3′ wide, heat- and drought-loving deciduous clump, topped from late spring until fall with terminal clusters of tubular orange flowers. Good in borders, containers and hanging baskets. Easy to grow in well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Grows to 20″ tall and likes full sun. Hardy to Zones 7a-10b.
Dicliptera suberecta (Hummingbird plant)
Description
Dicliptera suberecta, commonly known as Hummingbird Plant, is a woody perennial from South America that hummingbirds can’t resist! Velvety grey leaves adorn this 20″ tall x 3′ wide, heat- and drought-loving deciduous clump, topped from late spring until fall with terminal clusters of tubular orange flowers. Good in borders, containers and hanging baskets. Easy to grow in well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Grows to 20″ tall and likes full sun. Hardy to Zones 7a-10b.
