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Petrea volubilis, commonly known as queen's wreath or purple wreath, is an evergreen flowering vine native to Tropical Americ.
It is found especially on the banks of rivers and streams, from northern Mexico to Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay in the Antilles and in Venezuela. Depending on the climate, it can have up to two bloommings in the year and is very attractive for butterflies.
It is a very flowery and ornamental vine, often used to cover pergolas, canvases, railings or even leaning on walls.
As a climbing plant, it grows to a height of 12 meters, but as a shrub it grows to 4 meters tall and the flowers emerge from bracts.
The flowers form in large clusters, more than 30 cm in length, and may have a purplish-blue color (most common) or even a variety with white flowers. It prefers cultivation in full sun, but tolerates and develops satisfactorily in half shade.
In Brazil receive the name of Flor de São Miguel ( Saint Michael flower).
- Delicate presence - (1)
Petrea volubilis, commonly known as queen's wreath or purple wreath, is an evergreen flowering vine native to Tropical Americ.
It is found especially on the banks of rivers and streams, from northern Mexico to Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay in the Antilles and in Venezuela. Depending on the climate, it can have up to two bloommings in the year and is very attractive for butterflies.
It is a very flowery and ornamental vine, often used to cover pergolas, canvases, railings or even leaning on walls.
As a climbing plant, it grows to a height of 12 meters, but as a shrub it grows to 4 meters tall and the flowers emerge from bracts.
The flowers form in large clusters, more than 30 cm in length, and may have a purplish-blue color (most common) or even a variety with white flowers. It prefers cultivation in full sun, but tolerates and develops satisfactorily in half shade.
In Brazil receive the name of Flor de São Miguel ( Saint Michael flower).