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Barleria ovata

by Johan Wentzel

Barleria ovata
Common Name
Grassland Barleria
Plant Type
Perennial
Barleria ovata is a lovely small perennial that deserves a spot in any grassland garden. Plant it, preferably, amongst rocks or amongst small grass species. It requires a well-drained soil.
Plant Description

Barleria ovata  is an erect shrublet with funnel-shaped flowers that may be magenta, reddish to purple or shades of blue or white in colour. The plant gives a hairy impression from leaf, stem and calyx, but the corolla is hairless. The leaves are opposite, elliptic, ovate or sometimes obovate. It will resprout from the woody rootstock in spring.

This lovely small perennial deserves a spot in any grassland garden. Growth is not aggressive and that makes it an ideal companion plant. Plant Barleria ovata, preferably, amongst rocks or amongst small grass species. It requires a well-drained soil.

Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Semi-deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Blue
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
<30cm
Region
Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal midlands
Habitat
Grassland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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