Aptosimum procumbens

Aptosimum procumbens

Native to:
Botswana | Lesotho | South Africa

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Scrophulariaceae
Genus:
Aptosimum
Species:
Aptosimum procumbens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
white, pink, purple
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures. Light exposure may enhance germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI