Aspalathus sp. (Cape Gorse)

Aspalathus sp. (Cape Gorse) yellow flower close up on small green needle like leaves
Aspalathus sp. (Cape Gorse) yellow flower resting on a branch with small green textured leaves

Botanical name: Aspalathus sp.

Common name: Cape Gorse

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Spice or herb
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Pink flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Pink; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny
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Aspalathus, the genus to which the Rooibos Tea plant belongs, is endemic to South Africa.

Species of Aspalathus has never been developed into garden plants, although many attractive species show great potential as garden plants.

Similar plants: Aspalathus sp. (Cape Gorse)


Aspalathus sp. (Cape Gorse) yellow flower close up on a needle-like green plant branch
Aspalathus sp. (Cape Gorse) yellow flower on a needle-like green branch, showing dense leaf arrangement
Aspalathus sp. (Cape Gorse) yellow flower on green needle-like foliage on tall slender plant.
Aspalathus sp. (Cape Gorse) with small yellow petals attached to thin green needle-like stems.


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