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Vernonia sutherlandii

by Johan Wentzel

Vernonia sutherlandii
Plant Type
Shrub
Vernonia sutherlandii is a perennial herb that sprouts annually from a woody rootstock. Stems can be multiple. The flowerheads are borne on loose stalks and are very pretty. It is an easy plant to grow.
Plant Description

Vernonia sutherlandii is a perennial herb that sprouts annually from a woody rootstock. Stems can be multiple, densely leafy in the lower portion and almost leafless above. The flowerheads are borne on loose stalks and are very pretty. It is an easy plant to grow.

Vernonia sutherlandii usually occurs amongst grasses.

Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Spring
Flower Colour
Pink
Shape
Compact
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Gauteng
Habitat
Grassland, Rock outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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