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Vernonia colorata

by Johan Wentzel

Vernonia colorata
Common Name
Lowveld tree vernonia
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Description

Vernonia colorata is the tallest of all the Vernonias. The roundish leaves are very hairy and the star-shaped flowerheads form large terminal clusters.

Vernonia colorata can be planted in sun or semi-shade and attract myriads of butterflies.

 

Hardiness
Semi hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early winter
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Round
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
2m
Region
Limpopo
Habitat
Rocky outcrops, Savannah
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
  • Vernonia colorata

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