Berkheya barbata

Berkheya barbata is a striking South African perennial with robust, silvery-green leaves that are deeply lobed and covered in coarse hairs. Its most notable feature is the prominent ring of barbed bristles surrounding each flower head, which erupts in a profusion of yellow daisy-like blooms. These adaptations deter herbivores and allow berkheya barbata to thrive in its native grassland habitats.

Scientific classification

Species

Berkheya barbata (Berkheya barbata)

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

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Care Guide for Berkheya barbata

Every week

Water

Pruning: Berkheya barbata exhibits robust growth with spiny leaves. Prune in early spring using clean, sharp tools to shape the plant and remove dead stems. This practice enhances airflow, reduces disease risk, and promotes a denser, healthier structure, preserving berkheya barbata's ornamental appeal and vitality.

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