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Dimorphoteca spectabilis

by Johan Wentzel

Common Name
Bietou
Plant Type
Perennial
Dimorphotheca spectabilis is a showy perennial daisy(herb). The flowers are solitary blue, purple or white tinged with purple ray flowers that surround dark purple or violet disc-flowers.
Plant Description

Dimorphotheca spectabilis is a showy perennial daisy (herb) with lance shaped, blue-green leaves and several erect stems arising from woody roots. The flowers are solitary blue, purple or white tinged with purple ray flowers that surround dark purple or violet disc-flowers.

Dimorphotheca spectabilis is a widespread daisy in the Grasslands that is a spectacular showy flowering specimen in the garden attracting birds and insects.

Afrikaanse Naam
Bloutou, Bloubietou
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Moderate
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Spring
Flower Colour
Purple
Shape
Round
Soil
Sand
Plant Size
<30cm
Region
Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West
Habitat
Open grassland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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