Garberia Species
Garberiaheterophylla

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Garberia (gar-BER-ee-uh)
Species: heterophylla (het-er-oh-FIL-uh)

Synonym:Cacalia heterophylla

Synonym:Garberia fruticosa

Synonym:Leptoclinium fruticosum

Synonym:Liatris fruticosa

Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry