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Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea spp.

Bougainvillea is a flower in the Nyctaginaceae family. It grows best in full sun with low moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 9-11.

Varieties

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  • ▸Bougainvillea

    PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Tropical woody vine (not in original seed catalog). Use: Vivid papery bracts; drought-tolerant. Note: Thorny; sap can irritate skin.

    Bougainvillea is a thorny tropical vine grown for masses of brilliant papery bracts. Drought-tolerant and vigorous in heat; container-grown and protected from frost in cold climates.

    Growing notes: Botanical name: Bougainvillea spp.|Hardiness zones: 9-11|Propagation: cutting|Light: Full sun|Water: Low|Mature size: 3-30 feet

Family
Nyctaginaceae
Category
Flower
Form
Vine
Lifecycle
perennial
Zone
9-11
Height
3–30 ft
Spread
3–15 ft
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low

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At a glance

Frost tolerance
Tender · to ~30°F
Lowest temperature the foliage usually survives

Growing timeline

Propagation
Cutting
Schedule anchor
Last Frost

Care & troubleshooting

No curated care & troubleshooting advice for bougainvillea yet. Our extension-sourced library currently focuses on common edible crops; we're expanding it over time.