Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Amellus

Species:

Amellus tridactylus subsp. arenarius

Growth Characteristics

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rootstock after fire, typical of fynbos species. Benefits from periodic fire disturbance in natural habitat.

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