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Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea glabra, Nyctaginaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorTrellis

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Wax GourdBenincasa hispida
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
CucumberCucumis sativus
Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection
Black PepperPiper nigrum
Physical SupportWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Wax PlantHoya carnosa

Vigorous bougainvillea growth can overwhelm slower-growing wax plants and block necessary light

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlOrnamentalScreening

Common Questions

What zones does Bougainvillea grow in?

Bougainvillea grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Bougainvillea?

Good companions for Bougainvillea include Wax Gourd, Cucumber, Black Pepper.

Design guilds with Bougainvillea and see companion relationships visually.

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