Odontonema callistachyum

Native to Mexico and Central America, this perennial herb or shrub grows in seasonally dry tropical habitats. Its pink to mauve tubular flowers form upright terminal clusters and attract hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. In warm gardens it can flower repeatedly throughout the year. It has been introduced to Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Propagation is by seed or softwood stem cuttings. Photographed in Florida.