Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Francoaceae

Genus:

Greyia

Species:

Greyia radlkoferi

USDA Symbol:

GRRA4

Growth Characteristics

Height:

400 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

red, pink

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from the base after fire damage; found in fire-prone South African grassland and savanna margins.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to rocky slopes and hillsides