Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rubiaceae

Genus:

Anthospermum

Species:

Anthospermum thymoides subsp. thymoides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Ground Cover:

Yes

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from woody rootstock after fire, typical of Cape fynbos subshrubs. Benefits from periodic fire to reduce competition and stimulate growth.