Glory-flower
Clerodendrum bungei
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Glory-flower (Clerodendrum bungei) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
36"–60" H × 24"–48" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Native alternatives to Glory-flower
Glory-flower is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.
Before you buy
Your city may pay you to plant this
Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 452 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.
Find rebates in your areaGlory-flower is a medium-sized deciduous shrub that produces clusters of fragrant pink to purple flowers from summer through early fall. It grows 3-5 feet tall and spreads readily through underground runners, making it useful for naturalizing areas or creating informal hedges.
In an HOA neighborhood
Glory-flower takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Spreads aggressively through suckers
- Can appear weedy and unkempt
- Considered invasive in some areas
Wildlife value
The fragrant flower clusters attract bees and butterflies during the long blooming period from July through September.
Common questions
- How much sun does Glory-flower need?
- Glory-flower grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Glory-flower bloom?
- Glory-flower blooms in July, August, and September.
- What pollinators does Glory-flower attract?
- Glory-flower draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Glory-flower HOA-friendly?
- Glory-flower takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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