Ammannia aspera

Ammannia aspera

Native to:
Angola | Cape Verde | Chad | Mozambique | Namibia | Senegal | Tanzania | Togo | Zimbabwe

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lythraceae
Genus:
Ammannia
Species:
Ammannia aspera

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
50 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily on moist mud or in shallow water at warm temperatures. Light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI