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Barleria saxatillis

by Johan Wentzel

Barleria saxatillis
Common Name
Rock bush violet
Plant Type
Shrub
Barleria saxatillis is a fairly hardy, much branched, spiny shrub that also has spine tipped leaves. It bears tubular white or pink flowers in April and May. It is very drought resistant shrub that can help knit together barrier planting.
Plant Description

Barleria saxatillis is a fairly hardy, much branched, spiny shrub that also has spine tipped leaves. It bears tubular white or pink flowers in early autumn. It is very drought resistant shrub that can help knit together barrier planting. The branches of this spiny shrub are said to keep rats away from grain stores.

Barleria saxatillis is fast growing and need to pruned back after flowering.

 

 

Afrikaanse Naam
Rotsbosviooltjie
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Spreading
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
1m
Region
Limpopo
Habitat
Savannah, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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