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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 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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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