Peacock Flower
Best vibrant tropical shrub for gardeners wanting to attract local pollinators.
This tropical showstopper brings a riot of sunset-hued blooms to your garden with impressive speed. While its sprawling, multi-stemmed habit demands a bit of room to breathe, the trade-off is a vibrant, pollinator-friendly focal point that thrives in both containers and open beds.
$44.99
at
Armstrong Garden Centers (Shop)
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, vibrant tropical aesthetics
- Homeowners in hot climates needing low-water landscape solutions
- Conservationists looking to attract hummingbirds and butterflies
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in regions with frequent winter freezes
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting to avoid constant pruning
- Pet owners and parents concerned about plant toxicity
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Vibrant, multi-colored blooms provide a high-contrast focal point for any garden.
Pollinator Attraction
Reliably draws butterflies and birds to your outdoor space all season.
Growth Velocity
Rapid development makes it perfect for filling empty landscape gaps quickly.
Versatility
Adapts well to both container gardening and traditional in-ground planting.
Environmental Resilience
Handles urban pollution well, though strictly limited to warmer climate zones.
Maintenance Ease
Requires consistent moisture and sun to maintain its impressive, fast-growing habit.
Key Specs
Mature Height
15 feet
Mature Width
10 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun
Foliage Color
Green, turning bluish-green
Bloom Time
Early Spring to Late Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Hardiness Zone
9b
Soil Type
Rich soils
Water Requirements
Average to Moist
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