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Bougainvillea

Genus: Bougainvillea - Family: Nyctaginaceae

Phonetic Spelling: boo-gun-VEEL-ee-uh

Common Names:

  • Bougainvillea

Tags

drought tolerant
showy flowers
pink flowers
screening
container plant
coastal plant
heat tolerant
salt tolerant
privacy
bonsai
hanging baskets
poolside planting
thorns
vertical spaces
dry soils tolerant
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Quick Facts

  • Height: 15 ft. 0 in. - 40 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 15 ft. 0 in. - 40 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 9b
    • 10a
    • 10b
  • NC Region:Not specified

  • Origin:South America

  • Life Cycle:
    • Woody
  • Plant Types:
    • Shrub
    • Vine
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

N/A

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