Berkheya cirsiifolia (Mohata-o-mosoueu)

Berkheya cirsiifolia (Mohata-o-mosoueu) white flower close up on green thorny stem
Berkheya cirsiifolia (Mohata-o-mosoueu) with white petals surrounding yellow centers and jagged, thorny leaves

Botanical name: Berkheya cirsiifolia

Common name: Mohata-o-mosoueu

Family: Asteraceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Zone: 9-10

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.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Similar plants: Berkheya cirsiifolia (Mohata-o-mosoueu)


Berkheya cirsiifolia (Mohata-o-mosoueu) white flower close up on a spiky green plant stem.
Berkheya cirsiifolia (Mohata-o-mosoueu) with white petals surrounding a yellow center and spiky green foliage.
Berkheya cirsiifolia (Mohata-o-mosoueu) white flower close up on thorny stem with yellow center petals.
Berkheya cirsiifolia (Mohata-o-mosoueu) flower with many narrow white petals and a golden center disc.


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https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/berkheya_cirsiifolia.htm