Brachyglottis repanda (Bushman's Friend)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsteraceae
GenusBrachyglottis
Speciesrepanda
CategoryTropicals, Woody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginThe 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 Zone11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)4 - 10
Temperature (°F)40 - 50
Height6 m
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.
CultivationGrow in full sun in any well-drained soil, with the shelter of a warm south-facing wall.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves grow to 5-25 x 5-20 cm.
Fruit DescriptionFruit is hispid-papillose to 1 mm, with pappus to 3 mm.

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