Mussaenda Species, Dwarf Mussaenda, White Mussaenda

Mussaendaincana

Genus
Mussaenda (mew-say-EN-duh)
Species
incana (in-KAN-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Big Pine Key, Florida

Delray Beach, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Lithia, Florida

Melbourne, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Port Charlotte, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Vero Beach, Florida

Zolfo Springs, Florida

Prairieville, Louisiana

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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P
Vero Beach, FL | September 2017 | neutral

My three were doing fine (put in 4 months ago) but they were definitely hurt by Irma....any suggestions of how to revive them? I was thin...Read More

S
Tampa, FL | March 2016 | positive

I bought this 3 years ago from a local nursery here in Tampa, Fl. I had never heard of this plant and bought it for it's beautiful yello...Read More

M
(Zone 11) | March 2005 | positive

I bought a well formed shrub, and I love it. The foliage and flexible branches look delicate, and the flowers are not as extravagant as t...Read More

H
Brooksville, FL | August 2004 | positive

Very nice shrub. I bought two and love them.

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