White Wing Mussaenda or Poinsettia Plant
Scientific Name: Mussaenda luteola
Tropical shrub from Tropical Asia, quite adaptable and hardy here
Grows 4-6′ tall producing clusters of small yellow flowers surrounded by creamy-white wing like bracts.
Flowers produced heavily June to frost
Grow in full sun to light shade and plant in well-drained soils
Plant in sheltered areas around the garden that are protected from a hard freeze
Run soils dry in winter to preserve root health
Uses: Accent plant in part shaded areas, good container plant
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant