Description
New to our catalogue for 2021
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) –