USDA: 10-12
Frost Tolerance: Herbaceous perennial in zone 9, foliage destroyed by the frost
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part sun
Origin: Tropical Asia, New Guinea
Growth Habits: Evergreen vine or creeping shrub, fast growing 10 to 30 feet tall (3-9 m); woody spiny stems; opposite simple leaves, 5 to 6 inches long (12-15 cm); scented foliage
Watering Needs: Moderate water
Propagation: Cuttings
A cultivar with double flowers can be found
Blooming Habits:
Showy scented flowers, 3 inches long (7 cm) that start white and with age turn pink and then red, the throat stays greenish. They come in spikes in the warm season. The flowers are more fragrant at night.
Culture:
Trim in late winter.
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