Photo Credit: Michael Lemmon
Goethea Strictiflora
The goethea stricitiflora is an attractive tropical shrub from Brazil. Unlike other plants, it is striking and unique for it grows beautiful red flowers directly on its stems and branches.
It can grow up to 6 feet tall and prefers light shade and moist soil. Since it is a tropical, it will not tolerate freezing temperatures and does best in USDA zones 10-12.
But you can see it blooming now at Baltimore's Rawlings Conservatory in Druid Hill Park!