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Barleria macrostegia

by Johan Wentzel

Barleria macrostegia
Plant Type
Groundcover, Shrub
Plant Description

Barleria macrostegia is a trailing perennial herb, with much-branched, prostrate stems, reaching a length up to 500 mm. The branches are hairy and develop out of a woody rootstock. The leaves are opposite, oblong or elliptic and the leaf margins are wavy with long white hairs, the leaves tapering at the base and the apex (leaf tip), ending in a sharp point. The blue flowers appear from summer into autumn.

Barleria macrostegia does well in a hot, sunny spots in the garden, for example in a xerphytic garden.

Afrikaanse Naam
Tongklapper
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Early spring
Flower Colour
Blue
Shape
Compact
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm

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