Botanical name: Bovardia ternifolia

Botanical name: Bovardia ternifolia
Attributes: Bovardia's brilliant saffron-orange flowers bring forth a neverending display of color. An upright growth habit and true love of heat make this plant an ideal container planting. Its clusters of tubular flowers are frequently visited by hummingbirds and butterflies.
Bloom color: Orange.
Bloom time: January through December.
Culture: Purchase healthy plants from a reputable nursery or mail order company in the largest size available. Place in full sun. Plant Bovardia in a container in fertile, humus-rich soil; water regularly to keep moist; and fertilize every two weeks with a 20-10-20 water-soluble solution. Or, plant outdoors in a summer bed, then take cuttings before a fall freeze and root new plants throughout the winter. Prune vigorously in spring when new growth begins to develop.
Landscape tips: Plant Bovardia with other heat-loving plants like orange lantana, blue heliotrope and white pentas; or use as a winter houseplant.
Cost: $8 to $25 depending on size of plant or pot. Available at specialty nurseries or from mail order catalogs.
Source: Powell Gardens (www.powellgardens.org)