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Jamesbrittenia breviflora

by Johan Wentzel

Jamesbrittenia breviflora
Common Name
Short-flowered Sutera
Plant Type
Perennial
Jamesbrittenia breviflora is an aromatic, straggling, tufted herb that can reach a height of 0.3m. This is a lovely perennial herb with masses of flowers attracting pollinating insects.
Plant Description

Jamesbrittenia breviflora has  a distinct, pale midrib and some slight folding in along it. It is an aromatic, straggling, tufted herb that can reach a height of 0.3m. It has sticky, hairy stems and aromatic oval shaped leaves, 10-35x8-35mm  with short stalks. The flowers are solitary in axils, forming long, leafy inflorescence.

Jamesbrittenia breviflora's flowers are 2-lipped, 12x20mm wide and a red or rose pink colour with a yellow centre, borne between November and April.

This is a lovely perennial herb suited to a small rockery with masses of flowers attracting pollinating insects. Trim it in August to keep it neat.

Afrikaanse Naam
Kortblom-Sutera
Hardiness
Semi hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Red
Shape
Spreading
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
<30cm
Region
Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal
Habitat
Grassland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No

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