Guineaflower

Hermbstaedtia odorata

Native to:
Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Amaranthaceae
Genus:
Hermbstaedtia
Species:
Hermbstaedtia odorata
USDA Symbol:
HEOD

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate