Hispid Strophanthus

Strophanthus hispidus

Native to:
Angola, Benin, Burkina, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Apocynaceae
Genus:
Strophanthus
Species:
Strophanthus hispidus
USDA Symbol:
STHI5

Growth Characteristics

Height:
1500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
yellow, red, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, insects
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
prefers nutrient-rich conditions