Hebenstretia dura
Also Known As
- Cat's Tail
- Slugwort
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Hebenstretia dura plant details
Hebenstretia dura is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hebenstretia dura
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: scrophulariaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hebenstretia dura
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
We grow a lot of crazy stuff from seed, and when this one started flowering, Brigitta and I were scratching our heads. Delicate foliage, and dense spikes of small white flowers each marked with orange and brown at the throat. Quite striking and beautiful. Turns out to be a South Africa Scroph, and I'm quite taken with it. Probably only hardy to zones 7 or 8, but blooms heavily and continuously enough that it would be worth growing as an annual in colder areas.
Gardening facts about Hebenstretia dura plant
How to Grow Hebenstretia dura
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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