Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Blepharis

Species:

Blepharis swaziensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

purple, blue

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, insects

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As a grassland species in fire-prone African savannas, likely resprouts from rootstock following fire.