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Malcolmia africana

Also Known As

  • Strigosella africana
  • African Mustard

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 9"-12"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Malcolmia africana plant details

Malcolmia africana is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Malcolmia africana

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
Uses: potentially invasive

GROWING CONDITIONS for Malcolmia africana

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Malcolmia africana plant

How to Grow Malcolmia africana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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