20 December 2009

LEEA RUBRA

I fell in love with this vigorous shrub when I first laid my eyes on it.

The red branches, petioles and clusters of small flowers amidst the small dark green leaves are a good addition to any landscape.

I know the native Leea indica is a butterfly nectar plant and am trying out this plant and the Leea guineensis 'Burgundy' in the Butterfly Garden too to see whether the butterflies also feed on the flowers.