Bougainvillea is a vibrant, woody, perennial vine native to South America, popular for its brightly colored, paper-like bracts that come in shades of pink, red, orange, and more. It thrives in warm, sunny conditions and well-draining soil, flourishing in tropical and subtropical climates. Bougainvilleas are drought-tolerant once established, can be grown as a vine, shrub, or small tree, and are low-maintenance.