Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygalaceae

Genus:

Comesperma

Species:

Comesperma hispidulum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rootstock after fire, common in fire-prone heathland ecosystems.