Passerina obtusifolia

Passerina obtusifolia

Native to:
South Africa

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Thymelaeaceae
Genus:
Passerina
Species:
Passerina obtusifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub , Shrub
Height:
200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white, yellow
Evergreen Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from root crown after fire; fire may stimulate seed germination.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash