Introducing a magnificent grassland herb from South East Africa that is practically unknown to the nursery and horticultural industry that deserves a place in every garden with a suitable climate.
Berkheya insignis is a perennial grassland herb found growing mostly on rocky slopes which grows to 400-600 mm in height belonging to the family Asteraceae, the Sunflower family.
Berkheya insignis is a perennial grassland herb found growing mostly on rocky slopes which grows to 400-600 mm in height belonging to the family Asteraceae, the Sunflower family.
The flowers which are a bright yellow are large 80 mm and up
to over 100mm in cultivation
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| Berkheya insignis flower |
Berkheya insignis is hardy, drought resistant and easy to
grow, growing well in heavy clay soils provided they are well drained.
Berkheya insignis can be propagated from division, cuttings
and seed
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| Berkheya insignis flower with beetle |
Berkheya insignis attracts insects especially small colourful
beetles
Michael Hickman
Landscape Design and Rehabilitation Specialist
www.ecoman.co.za
michael@ecoman.co.za
16.01.16
