Macropiper excelsum subsp. excelsum
Macropiper excelsum subsp. excelsum, known as Kava, is an evergreen ornamental shrub that prefers part shade and high water conditions. It grows to a height of 1.5–3 meters and is suitable for USDA zones 9–11. This plant blooms with white and green flowers in late summer and prefers loamy, sandy, or peaty soil. It is fragrant, attracts pollinators, and is not toxic.
Light
Partial shade
Watering
High water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Peaty
Height
1.5–3 m
Spread
1–2 m
Zones
9–11
Flower colors
