Jamesbritteania aurantiaca

Jamesbritteania aurantiaca

Common Names

Cape Saffron (english)Saffraanbossie, Geelblommetjie (afrikaans)phiri-ea-hlaha-e-nyenyane (sesotho)

Taxonomy

Family ACANTHACEAE
Genus Jamesbritteania
Species aurantiaca
SA Plant Number
Basionym Jamesbritteania aurantiaca

Description

Jamesbritteania aurantiaca is a hardy, fast-growing, bushy, evergreen perennial shrublet that adds a vibrant burst of colour to any garden. Known for its striking orange, pink, red or brownish flowers with contrasting darker centres, it blooms profusely throughout the warmer months, creating an eye-catching display against its fine, green foliage.

This versatile plant is highly attractive to pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, and plays a role in supporting garden biodiversity.

Its drought-tolerant nature makes it a great choice for water-wise gardens and low-maintenance landscapes. Ideal for use as a groundcover, in rockeries, as edging, or cascading over retaining walls. Cape Saffron also thrives in pots, hanging baskets, or window boxes, adding beauty to patios and balconies. It performs best in compost-rich, well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade.

Size: 20 to 30 cm

Wildlife

Plants for Pollinators: This is an important, pollen and nectar rich plant for tiny pollinators.

Uses

Landscaping: A great choice for water-wise gardens and low-maintenance landscapes. Ideal for use as a groundcover, in rockeries, as edging, or cascading over retaining walls, It also thrives in pots, hanging baskets, or window boxes, adding beauty to patios and balconies

Distribution

Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal

Natural Habitat Damp and marshy places, in mountainous areas

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