Rondeletia odorata
Family
Rubiaceae
Native
Panama and Cuba
Description
It is a small woody evergreen shrub growing 6 to 10 ft. tall with small, tough, oval leaveswith dark green, oval leaves. From spring to autumn , it blooms with beautiful, semi-fragrant, reddish orange, tubular flowers with yellow throats. The flowers are not very fragrant. The most fragrant part of the plant is a root. Butterflies love it!
Environment
Panama rose grows best in a sunny, moist, but well drained soil.
Landscape Uses
Excellent choice for a flowering shrub.
