This shrub has arching woody branches that forms a open sprawling habit and may be trained to climb. It has mid-green elliptical leaves and the butterfly-shaped blue lipped flowers appear in small clusters from summer to early autumn.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Clerodendrum ugandense is naturally found in eastern tropical Africa growing in a moist humid environment in well-drained organic rich soils. It prefers a sunny to semi shaded protected position and is drought and frost tender.

Butterfly Bush is grown for its flowers and sprawling habit. It is planted in mixed shrub borders for a tropical effect or may be trained to scramble over structures. It is also grown above retaining walls as a spill-over and establishes in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for roof gardens or tubs tolerating cooler conditions. ID 1547

Clerodendrum (kler-oh-DEN-drum) ugandense (yoo-gand-EN-see)

Verbenaceae (ver-be-NAY-see-ee)
Teaks, Verbenas