Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Erica

Species:

Erica outeniquae

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Many fynbos ericas are fire-adapted, resprouting or germinating after fire.

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