Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Aizoaceae

Genus:

Ruschia

Species:

Ruschia orientalis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts after fire from rootstock; adapted to fynbos fire regime.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash