Agapetes serpens

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Agapetes serpens

DERIVATION

Agapetes	From Gk agapetos, beloved, referring to the showy nature of these plants.
serpens	- possibly referring to the creeping habit or distinctive markings on the flowers

FAMILY

HABIT

Shrub

GROWTH FORM

Arching

RANGE

Nepal, Bhutan, China, India

LEAF TYPE

Evergreen

FLOWERS

Red;yellow (;tip)

STEM COLOR

Red

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 9 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Partial shade

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Attracts Hummingbirds

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Individual Location for Agapetes serpens:
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Map
Key

Accession
Number

Year

Location

1	170736*1	2017	Tropical Conservatory
No Map	233020*1	2023	Greenhouse

Agapetes serpens Leaf
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Agapetes serpens Flower|Leaf|Seed
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