Tripteris oppositifolia

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Tripteris oppositifolia (Aiton) B.Nord.) 

Family: Asteraceae

Common names: stinkskaapbos, skaapbos (Afr.)

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Introduction

This species is now known as Osteospermum oppositifolium.

 

Plant Attributes:

Plant Type: Shrub

SA Distribution: Northern Cape, Western Cape

Soil type: Sandy, Loam

Flowering season: Spring, Winter

PH: Acid, Neutral

Flower colour: Purple, Yellow, Orange

Aspect: Full Sun

Gardening skill: Average

Special Features:

Attracts butterflies
Fragrant
Feeds honeybees

Horticultural zones

Zone 1 Coastal summer rainfall, frost free

Zone 2 Coastal winter rainfall, frost free

Zone 3 Winter rainfall Karoo, light frost

Zone 5 Bushveld summer rainfall, Light frost