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Berkheya

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Berkheya
Photo: Dominicus Johannes Bergsma · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Typeperennial

“Berkheya is a striking South African perennial” — How to Grow Berkheya — LizPlants

Days to germination10–20 days

“seedlings usually appear in 10–20 days” — Berkheya purpurea – Spirithouse Gardens Seeds

Lightfull sun

“Sun: Full sun, 6-8 hours daily minimum” — How to Grow Berkheya — LizPlants

Waterdrought-tolerant once established; water moderately during growing season, reduce in winter. Avoid overwatering and allow soil to dry between waterings.

“Drought-tolerant once established; water moderately during growing season, reduce in winter.” — How to Grow Berkheya — LizPlants

Soil pH6–7.5

“Soil pH: 6.0-7.5” — How to Grow Berkheya — LizPlants

Hardiness zones8-10; marginally hardy in zone 7b with protection

“Thrives in USDA zones 8-10; marginally hardy in zone 7b with protection” — How to Grow Berkheya — LizPlants

Spacing18–24 in

“Spacing: 18-24 inches” — How to Grow Berkheya — LizPlants

Height28–43 in

“36” tall stems topped with luminous lavender purple daisies” — Berkheya purpurea – Spirithouse Gardens Seeds

Propagationseed

“Seed germination is straightforward and beginner friendly” — Berkheya purpurea – Spirithouse Gardens Seeds

Diseasesroot rot fungus (in wet conditions)

“Root rot fungus (in wet conditions)” — How to Grow Berkheya — LizPlants

Companionseryngium, russian sage, sedum, agapanthus, gaura, ornamental grasses, lavender, salvia

“Plant with: Eryngium Russian sage Sedum Agapanthus Gaura” — How to Grow Berkheya — LizPlants

Keep away fromplants requiring frequent watering, heavy clay-soil plants, shade-loving plants

“Avoid planting near: Plants requiring frequent watering Heavy clay-soil plants Shade-loving plants” — How to Grow Berkheya — LizPlants

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