Berkheya radula
A South African perennial with architectural rosettes of spiky, gray-green leaves and striking, yellow, daisy-like flowers. It thrives in full sun and poor, mineral-rich soil. Excellent for gravel and rock gardens. Drought-tolerant and suitable for warm, sheltered locations. It combines beautifully with other drought-tolerant species.
botanical information
- Botanical name: Berkheya radula
- Genus: Berkheya
- Family: Asteraceae
- origin: Africa, South
Features
| height: | 50-70 cm |
| flowering: | June - August |
| color: | light yellow |
| leaf color: | gray-green |
| habit: | ascending |
| growth: | fast |
| level: | easy |
| light: | full sun, sunny |
| moisture: | very dry, dry |
| soil texture: | highly permeable, pervious, light |
| organic matter: | none to little, normal |
| density: | 5 - 7 |
