Heirloom Plants: Golden Butterfly

Reviewed by:
Rosemary Thornton

Known commonly as "Golden Butterfly," this beautiful yellow flower can be enjoyed year round. It's a prolific bloomer and prefers full sun.

Native to Central American, the Allamand Cathartica is part of the Apocynaceae genus of plants. It's not cold-weather hardy and can't tolerate temps below 40 degrees.

Allamanda Cathartica "Golden Butterfly" in three-gallon pot is priced at $20 (March 2006).