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Lasiospermum bipinnatum

by Johan Wentzel

Lasiospermum bipinnatum
Common Name
Cocoonhead
Plant Type
Perennial
Lasiospermum bipinnatum is a prolific and showy perennial daisy with beautiful white-rayed flowerheads and aromatic leaves. It can tolerate a wide range of soils.
Plant Description

Lasiospermum bipinnatum is an erect to ascending, much branched perennial herb that grows up to about 0.6m high. It has twice-divided, glabrous leaves that have long sparse hairs when young. The flowerheads have white outer ray florets and pale yellow inner disc florets. The flowerheads are borne singly on long glabrous stalks.

Lasiospermum bipinnatum is  widely planted for its rich yellow-green foliage, showy flowerheads and its prolific flowering during late spring into summer. It can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Afrikaanse Naam
Ganskweek
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
<30cm
Region
Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, North West
Habitat
Grassland, Moist areas
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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