General Landscape Uses: Ornamental plant for gardens, patios, and indoor containers; ground cover or border plant

Ecological Restoration Notes: Ideal for South Africa

Description: Evergreen perennial.

Dimensions: Height 1 – 3 ft.; Spread 3 – 4 ft.

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Native Range: South Africa

Native Habitats: Forest margins, savannas and woodlands, rocky and sandy coastal areas, disturbed areas

Soils: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Low to moderate

Salt Wind Tolerance: Low to moderate

Drought Tolerance: High

Light Requirements: Part Sun

Flower Color: White

Flower Characteristics: Fragrant, small

Flowering Season: Late summer

Fruit: Bright red berries

Wildlife and Ecology: Soil stabilization and erosion control, flowers attract pollinators, berries are a food source for birds

Horticultural Notes: Propagation by division, seed

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