This large subtropical plant has brilliant pink flowers which bloom through summer in the Mount Vernon gardens.
Latin Name
Nerium oleander
Family
Apocynaceae
Also Known As
Nerium
Type of Plant
Tropical
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 8'
Max Spread: 5'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
Toxicity
Do not ingest
Harmful to pets
Skin irritant
Colors
Native Range
Europe, Asia
History
Two oleander plants were ordered in February of 1792 from General Moultrie of South Carolina.
Other Details
Grown by Washington
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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