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