Eriocephalus africanus (Wild Rosemary)

Eriocephalus africanus (Wild Rosemary) white flower close up held inside a human hand palm
Eriocephalus africanus (Wild Rosemary) white flowers gathered together while resting inside a person's open hand

Botanical name: Eriocephalus africanus

Common names: Wild Rosemary, Cape Snow Bush

Family: Asteraceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Water Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Dry conditions
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
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

Flowering times vary, but the best displays are in winter when the whole shrub is covered in small, white flowers. The flowers are followed by fluffy seed heads looking much like cottony wool or snow.

Essential oil derived from Eriocephalus africanus is used as an ingredient in medicinal and perfume products.


Image gallery: 8 images
Eriocephalus africanus (Wild Rosemary) white flowers and green leaves on woody stems in close up
Eriocephalus africanus (Wild Rosemary) covered in small white flowers with dark centers and thin green leaves.
Eriocephalus africanus (Wild Rosemary) white flower close up on green leaves and slender stems.
Eriocephalus africanus (Wild Rosemary) clusters of white flowers with maroon centers and thin green leaves.
Eriocephalus africanus (Wild Rosemary) white flower close up on a green leafy branch
Eriocephalus africanus (Wild Rosemary) white flower cluster with green foliage on a slender branch
Eriocephalus africanus (Wild Rosemary) white fluffy flower close up with brown center parts visible today
Eriocephalus africanus (Wild Rosemary) displays soft white fluffy flower heads with small brown centers during maturity.
Eriocephalus africanus (Wild Rosemary) white flower close up on woody stems with green needles
Eriocephalus africanus (Wild Rosemary) with numerous small white flower clusters and tiny green needles
Eriocephalus africanus (Wild Rosemary) white and dark center flower plant bush in full bloom
Eriocephalus africanus (Wild Rosemary) rounded bush covered with small white flowers and dark centers
Eriocephalus africanus (Wild Rosemary) white flower close up with small gray green needle leaves
Eriocephalus africanus (Wild Rosemary) white flowers and narrow gray green foliage on this small plant
Eriocephalus africanus (Wild Rosemary) white fluffy flower clusters with thin green needle-like leaves close up.
Eriocephalus africanus (Wild Rosemary) white fluffy flower clusters sit atop narrow green needle-like foliage branches.


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