Hermannia verticillata (Honeybells)

Botanical names: Hermannia verticillata, Mahernia verticillata

Common name: Honeybells

Family: Malvaceae

Subfamily: Sterculioideae

Origin: South Africa

This South African native has small yellow bell-shaped flowers, which cover its trailing stems. The sweetly perfumed blooms often fill growing areas with fragrance reminding us that spring will soon to be here. Its low straight habit adapts well to basket culture.