Description
Large white flowers on this spiky foliage adds unusual attraction to the large rock garden or drought garden. Fully hardy in dry conditions.
Flowering: Summer- Autumn
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 60cm
Spread: 30cm
Further information:
This plant has very spiky foliage so be a little careful. Take away old leaves throughout the year, otherwise leave it alone.
Common Name: Purple Berkheya
Life Cycle: perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Foliage: spiny
Basic Colour: ( white )
Flower Colour: white / yellow
Natural Flowering: June – August
Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height with Flowers: 60cm
Soil Requirements: average / dry / well-drained / sandy
Soil ph: acidic / alkaline / neutral
Location: container / cottage garden / border / Mediterranean / meadow
Usage: ornamental / bee food plant / attracts butterflies
Pruning: Cut back in autumn
Tolerates: drought tolerant / salt tolerant / deer resistance / rabbit resistance
Origin: South Africa
Lesley Hall (verified owner) –
Matt C. (verified owner) –