Iboza riparia (Musk Bush) - Image 13

Botanical names: Iboza riparia, Tetradenia riparia

Common names: Musk Bush, Misty Plume Bush, Ginger Bush, Gemmerbos, Watersalie

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: Eastern and Southern Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSpice or herb plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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Iboza riparia (Musk Bush) white flower clusters on a dense green leafy plant
Iboza riparia (Musk Bush) covered in tiny white flower spikes among green oval foliage.
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