Spanish Flag Mina Lobata
This plant has 1 to 2 inch tubular flowers that occur in spikes of up to 12 flowers.
The Mina Lobata Spanish Flag, 'Tpomoea lobata', has sprays of crimson flowers that change to orange and yellow, then white, and are suitable of cuttings.
The Spanish Flag is used for pots, baskets, climbing up fences, trellises, and ground cover.
The Spanish Flag is related to the morning glory and is sometimes called the Firecracker Vine or Exotic Love plant.
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Leafhoppers are 1/4 inch long pests that like to suck the juices right out leaves, buds,and stems. You can keep these bugs away by planting petunias, geraniums and perennial grasses - they hate moisture and low light.
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