Hedyotis foetida
Leptopetalum foetidum
- Native to:
- American Samoa, Cook Is., Fiji, Marianas, New Caledonia, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Leptopetalum
- Species:
- Leptopetalum foetidum
- USDA Symbol:
- HEFO6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, blue
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions with poor soil