Family ACANTHACEAE
Genus Barleria
Species greenii
SA Plant Number
Basionym Barleria greenii

Barleria greenii is a very hardy, deciduous, spiny, small shrub. It has masses of gorgeous, huge pink, Petunia-like flowers in summer.

They are sweet smelling at night which suggests that they are moth pollinated and have copious nectar that attracts Carpenter Bees and other insects to the garden.

A beautiful garden plant that is stunning when planted in groups. Rare in cultivation.

Plant in full sun but it can also tolerate partial shade. Prune back in winter to ensure masses of flowers in summer.

Size 30 to 80cm

Nectar Plant: Copious amounts of nectar attracts carpenter bees and other pollinating insects to the garden. Strong perfume in the evening suggests that they are also moth pollinated

Landscaping: Beautiful plant for mass planting.

KwaZulu Natal

Habitat:Along rivers and streams, Along streams and drainage lines, Open rocky areas in black clay

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous , Evergreen or Deciduous: Semi-Deciduous, Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Shrub - Large, Position: Sun - Afternoon, Position: Sun - Full, Position: Sun - Morning, Soil: Clay Soil, Soil: Loamy - Compost rich Soil, Soil: Sandy Soil, Conservation Status: Rare and Endangered, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Groundcover, Garden Uses: Long Flowering, Garden Uses: Rockeries and retaining walls, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Hardy, Flower colour: Pink shades, Garden type: Rocky outcrop and Koppie Gardens, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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