The scent of this plant makes it one of the most frequently asked about plants in the outside gardens. Rose Glory Bower (Clerondendrum bungei) is a heavily fragrant nectar plant also known as Mexicali Rose. The scent of the flowers is sweet and fruity. It actually smells a great deal like the breakfast cereal Fruit Loops!
Considered a weedy invasive species, this plant in the gardens predates my tenure at MOSI and has proved itself quite hearty. Through weeding we have managed to keep it to just one bed in the back butterfly garden. However, if you plant this species plan on it spreading rapidly. It may be lovely and smell great, but you will very soon have lots of plants!
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