Barleria hirta

Barleria hirta

Native to:
Malawi | Mozambique | Tanzania | Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Acanthaceae
Genus:
Barleria
Species:
Barleria hirta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub , Shrub
Height:
90 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
yellow, orange
Evergreen Shrub:
Yes
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures. Light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI