Craterostigma pumilum

Craterostigma pumilum

Native to:
Botswana, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Socotra, Somalia, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Linderniaceae
Genus:
Craterostigma
Species:
Craterostigma pumilum
USDA Symbol:
CRPU15

Growth Characteristics

Height:
10 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
purple, violet

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky, arid regions