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Vernonia galpinii

by Johan Wentzel

Vernonia galpinii
Plant Type
Shrub
Vernonia galpinii usually occurs in colonies on rocky outcrops in the Grasslands. It sprouts annually from a woody rootstock. Flowering season is very long.
Plant Description

Vernonia galpinii usually occurs in colonies on rocky outcrops in the Grasslands. It sprouts annually from a woody rootstock and grows up to 60cm. The stemless, lanceolate leaves are hairy. Flowering season is very long, starting in August and lasts until autumn. One stem usually bears only one purple inflorescence.

The flowerheads of Vernonia galpinii are very conspicuous amongst grasses and blends well in a Grassland type planting.

 

Afrikaanse Naam
Bloukwasbossie
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early spring
Flower Colour
Blue
Shape
Compact
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZuluNatal midlands
Habitat
Grassland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
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