Full Sun
Moderate care
Light watering
Tender
9a-10b
USDA zone
-7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1m | Max | 40cm |
60cm | Min | 20cm |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Namaqua Wild Cabbage Overview
Trachyandra falcata is a tuberous perennial that grows along the west coast of South Africa from the West Coast National Park near Saldanha to the Richtersveld and into Namibia. ZA Distribution: Northern Cape, Western Cape.
Namaqua Wild Cabbage Companion Plants
Grow with plants that have similar water requirements and annuals from the same area.
How to harvest Namaqua Wild Cabbage
Pick flowers when still closed and use within a day.
How to propagate Namaqua Wild Cabbage
Seed
The plants selfseed, but can be sown in autumn; scatter seeds and wet thoroughly only once.
Special features of Namaqua Wild Cabbage
Drought resistant
Attracts bees
Other uses of Namaqua Wild Cabbage
Edible
The flower stalk is eaten, prepared as for a brassica (cabbages).