Lobostemon belliformis (Gouriqua Lobostemon) - Image 3

Botanical name: Lobostemon belliformis

Common names: Gouriqua Lobostemon, Beaut Healthbush

Family: Boraginaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11

Cold tolerance: 30°F

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Pink flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: Pink; red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Ethnomedical 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.Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine
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Lobostemon belliformis (Gouriqua Lobostemon) with pink tubular flower close up on green fuzzy leaves
Lobostemon belliformis (Gouriqua Lobostemon) with narrow pink flower buds nestled among dense hairy green leaves
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