Teabush (Melochia tomentosa) Size:3 Gallon The caterpillars of the little

The caterpillars of the little metalmark butterfly are uniquely adapted to feed on it

In this new book

Once widespread in much of Florida

enjoy its fragrant white flowers

Well-suited to full sun or partial shade

Teabush (Melochia tomentosa) Size:3 Gallon The caterpillars of the littleTeabush (Melochia tomentosa) is a long lived perennial shrub that usually grows to 4 12 feet tall by 2 6 feet wide. Extremely popular with native bees, honey bees and butterflies with lovely pinkish to lavender flowers. A pollinator party on this plant at all times when in bloom. It will tolerate full sun to partial with moist, well drained lime rock or sandy soil; this is a drought tolerant shrub. Pretty pinkish purple showy flowers bloom April to