Aptosimum viscosum
Aptosimum viscosum
- Native to:
- Namibia | South Africa
iNaturalist: © botaneek (iNaturalist #314963246)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Scrophulariaceae
- Genus:
- Aptosimum
- Species:
- Aptosimum viscosum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream, pale pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- pollinators
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures with light exposure. Best germination occurs in spring to summer temperatures.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI