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Brachyglottis repanda


Bushman's Friend




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.
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Brachyglottis
Species
repanda
Category
Tropicals, Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cool season protection under glass
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1c
Temperature (°C)
4 - 10
Temperature (°F)
40 - 50
Height
6 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
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.
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.
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