Thesium hirsutum

Thesium hirsutum

Native to:
South Africa

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Santalaceae
Genus:
Thesium
Species:
Thesium hirsutum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
white, greenish-white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; sow in spring or autumn.

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