Turnera ulmifolia,West Indian Holly, Sage Rose, Yellow Alder, Yellow Buttercups, Sage Rose, Cuban Buttercup
- Common name:
- West Indian Holly, Sage Rose, Yellow Alder, Yellow Buttercups, Sage Rose, Cuban Buttercup
- Regional name:
- Marathi - Turnera
- Category:
- Shrubs
- Family:
- Turneraceae
- Light:
- Sun growing, Semi shade
- Water:
- Normal, Can tolerate less, Can tolerate more
- Primarily grown for:
- Flowers
- Flowering season:
- Year-around flowering, Flowers in flushes throughout the year
- Flower or Inflorescence color:
- Yellow
- Foliage color:
- Green
- Plant Height or length:
- 50 cms to 100 cms
- Plant Spread or Width:
- 50 cms to 100 cms
- Plant Form:
- Spreading, Upright or Erect
- Special Character:
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- Good for Hedges and Borders
- Suitable for road median planting
- Generally available in India in quantities of:
- Over hundreds
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Plant Description:
- - The genus is named after William Turner.
- Native Brazil.
- A dwarf semi erect shrub.
- Growing up to 60 cm high.
- Leaves 57 cm long.
- Flowers funnel shaped sulphur yellow.
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Growing tips:
- - Suitable for growing in shrubbery and rock garden.
- It thrives well in porous soil and both in sun & semi shade.
- Hard trimming once a year will keep it in shape.
