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West Indian Lilac
West Indian Lilac
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West Indian Lilac
Botanical Name: Tetrazygia bicolor
Description (growth habits, light requirements & care): A Pine Rockland and Tropical Rockland Hammock large shrub that grows 10-30 feet tall. Prefers full sun.
How you can help by planting this: Attracts pollinators, including butterflies and bees, with its nectar-rich flowers. It also provides habitat for small wildlife including birds.
Flower and Fruit (color, characteristics, season): Showy white flowers. Clusters of small, multi-colored flowers (yellow, orange, and purple) bloom in summer, followed by small berries.
Pairs well with: Shiny Leaf Wild Coffee, Coral Honeysuckle, Blue Porterweed, and Tropical Sage for a colorful, pollinator-friendly garden.
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