Blepharis involucrata
Blepharis involucrata
- Native to:
- Cameroon | Chad | Malawi | Mozambique | Sudan-South Sudan | Tanzania | Zambia | Zimbabwe
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Acanthaceae
- Genus:
- Blepharis
- Species:
- Blepharis involucrata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, violet
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm temperatures with minimal moisture. Best germination occurs at 25-30°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI