Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Blepharis

Species:

Blepharis panduriformis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

purple, blue

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rootstock after fire, typical of many African savanna herbaceous species. Benefits from periodic burning in native habitat.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Germinates readily at warm temperatures with consistent moisture. Seeds should be sown on surface as they require light for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI