Ammannia sagittifolia var. ericiformis

Ammannia sagittifolia var. ericiformis

Native to:
South Africa

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lythraceae
Genus:
Ammannia
Species:
Ammannia sagittifolia var. ericiformis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub , Shrub
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds require exposed mud and warm temperatures for germination, typical of wetland annuals.

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