Berkheya purpurea growing herbaceous of the genus Berkheya also known as Purple berkheya, Berkheya purpurea perennial evergreen used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in subtropics, mediterranean, desert or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 6-10.
Leaves color green in linear shape deeply lobed like mouth with teeth.
Flower color light purple to white, flowers grow on stems can be single flower or multiple flowers that grow in clusters.
Berkheya purpurea for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Berkheya purpurea growing and care:
Well drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring, summer
Pests and diseases:
Weevil
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Dead leaves
Size of the plant?
20-50 cm, 8-20 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower
Light purple to white flowers grow on stems can be single flower or multiple flowers that grow in clusters
Scientific name:
Berkheya purpurea
