Berkheya

purple berkeya South African Thistle

A perennial thistle, originating from South Africa, with large purplish-white flowers and jagged, silvery-grey leaves. Good for dry, sunny sites

Classification

• Common Names: purple berkeya South African Thistle

• Family:

• Variety: purpurea

Propagation Notes

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Propagation: Seed

• Hardiness: Hardy H5-H1 (<-10)

• Flowering Season: Summer to autumn

white, purple .75m full sun sow in late spring Plant Berkheya in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. This plant will prefer a sheltered position where protection from severe winter weather is offered.