Devil's-Claw
Harpagophytum procumbens
- Native to:
- Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Pedaliaceae
- Genus:
- Harpagophytum
- Species:
- Harpagophytum procumbens
- USDA Symbol:
- HAPR3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions; prefers open, sunny areas
Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds have a hard coat requiring scarification. Germination can be erratic and may benefit from warm temperatures around 25-30°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI