Plant Information
Common Name: PURPLE CARPET
Scientific Name: Drosanthemum floribundum
Alternative Names: Pers Tapyt
N/A
R82.00
Scientific Name: Drosanthemum floribundum
Alternative Names: Pers Tapyt
N/AR82.00
Description
- Perennial
- Indigenous - native to the Eastern Cape.
- Low-growing, ground-hugging succulent plant.
- Dazzling metallic purple flowers in spring and early summer.
- Hardy, drought tolerant and frost resistant.
- Suitable for most garden situations.
- Will survive in very hot, dry climatic conditions.
For Animals. It is said that
- In times of drought famers in the Little Karoo farmers fed these plants to their ostriches, cattle, ewes and lambs.
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Mountain Herb Estate, and its representatives will not be held responsible for the improper use of any plants or documentation provided. By use of this site and the information contained herein you agree to hold harmless Mountain Herb Estate, its affiliates and staff