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Globularia sacrophylla





Origin:  Native to the Canary Islands.
Family
Plantaginaceae
Genus
Globularia
Species
sacrophylla
Category
Perennials, Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
7a to 9a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
7a to 9a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H6 - H3
Temperature (°C)
- 20 to - 5
Temperature (°F)
4 to 34
Height
0.60 to 0.75 m
Spread
0.30 to 0.45 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMayJuneJulyAugust
General Description
A very low growing perennial with small, flat leaves. Multiple stems come from the centre of the plant, each bearing white flower petals and purple centres.
Landscape
Flower beds, flower borders, and containers.
Cultivation
Best grown in neutral to slightly alkaline well-drained soil in full sun.
Shape
Short, and bushy.
Pests
No notable pests or diseases.
Habitat
Though rare to find, it grows confined to basalt mountain cliffs around 1600 m above sea level.
Notable Specimens
Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
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