Brachyglottis repanda (Bushman's Friend)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Brachyglottis |
| Species | repanda |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | The genus name comes from the Greek word 'brachys' which means short and 'glottis', meaning tongue, in reference to the short ray florets. Native to New Zealand. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 4 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 40 - 50 |
| Height | 6 m |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun in any well-drained soil, with the shelter of a warm south-facing wall. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves grow to 5-25 x 5-20 cm. |
| Fruit Description | Fruit is hispid-papillose to 1 mm, with pappus to 3 mm. |
Photographs
Brachyglottis repanda 'Purperea'.