Berzelia lanuginosa
BUTTON BUSH
Bruniaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, sand, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: second line salt wind
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Origins: Southern Africa

Other Botanical Names: Brunia comosa, B. lanuginosa, B. superba, B. tenuifolia, Staavia comosa, S. rupestris

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Berzelia lanuginosa
BUTTON BUSH
Bruniaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, sand, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: second line salt wind
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: cream

Flowering Time: late spring to mid summer, early winter to late winter

Leaves: mid green

Ornamental Fruit: cream


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, contemporary, dry style, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal hedge, cut flowers, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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