Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asphodelaceae

Genus:

Caesia

Species:

Caesia capensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

blue, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, insects

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As a fynbos species, likely resprouts from underground structures following fire.