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Cineraria saxifraga

Soft herb, well drained soil. Good to cover banks.

Plant Type:

General Size: small

Flowering Time: autumn | spring

Flowering Colour: yellow

Specifications: attracts butterflies | birds | container plants | evergreen | fast growing | insect eaters | semi shade | sun | townhouse gardens | waterwise

Description

Evergreen groundcover which is water wise, fast growing and only grows to about 30 cm. They are found on rocky slopes in the Eastern Cape. It will flourish in the sun or semi-shade and is best if it has compost and mulch. The yellow flowers open in Spring-Autumn and they attract birds and butterflies. It likes a well-drained soil. This would be ideal for small gardens or even to cover beds in a large garden. It is very pretty in flower and can be used in retaining walls, pots or hanging baskets. The name is derived from the latin ‘cinereus’ meaning ash coloured. This refers to the ash coloured hairs that occur on the leaf surface. Saxifragra refers to the rocky habitat where it occurs.