A29 SNOWBUSH (Breyenia disticha) Phyllanthaceae family
Snowbush is a tropical native to the Pacific Islands, where it is often used as a hedge plant.
- Has red zig zag stems and colorful variegated leaves that can be green, white, pink, red or purple
- Flowers are small and green, and not very showy
- Grows best in full sun to part shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soil
- Known as a foliage flower in Hawai’i, where it is sometimes planted as an ornamental
- Spreads aggressively and profusely by root suckers