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Heliophilla rigidiusscula

by Johan Wentzel

Heliophilla rigidiusscula
Common Name
Blue cress
Plant Type
Perennial
Heliophilla rigidiusscula is a perennial that sprouts annually from a wooden stem. Drooping flowers appear in early summer and colour is very variable. It looks at its best when interplanted with grasses.
Plant Description

Heliophilla rigidiusscula  is a perennial that sprouts annually from a woody rootstock. Drooping flowers appear in early summer and colour is very variable.

The flowers of Heliophilla rigidiusscula are quite striking and conspicuous amongst grasses where it normally occurs.

Afrikaanse Naam
Bloubekkie
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
All year
Flower Colour
Mauve
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZuluNatal midlands
Habitat
Grassland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No

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