Arctotis angustifolia
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Arctotis angustifolia var. angustifolia
- Plant type
- Wildflower
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Low
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Low
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- South African grasslands
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Arctotis angustifolia is
Arctotis angustifolia is a herbaceous wildflower from the grasslands of southern Africa. It keeps a low profile in your garden, showing you its character through its preference for warmth and quiet resilience.
You will find this plant thrives when left mostly to its own devices in full sun. It expects little in the way of water, making it a steady, uncomplicated companion for a dry patch of earth.
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People and Arctotis angustifolia
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Grassland origins
For centuries, this plant has grown as a native component of southern African grasslands. It is shaped by the local cycles of intense sun and dry weather.
- 18th century
Botanical documentation
Botanists began describing and documenting this species as they cataloged the flora of southern Africa. It moved from the wild into regional botanical collections during this time.
- Modern day
Garden presence
You now propagate this plant primarily from seed. It has found a place with people who favor low-maintenance, sun-loving wildflowers in their outdoor spaces.
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Frequently asked about Arctotis angustifolia
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Arctotis angustifolia?
Arctotis angustifolia is a species in the Arctotis genus. Commonly known as Arctotis angustifolia var. angustifolia, a wildflower, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to South African grasslands.
How do you care for Arctotis angustifolia?
Reference care guidance for Arctotis angustifolia: full sun light, low watering, warm temperatures, and low humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Arctotis angustifolia?
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What else is Arctotis angustifolia called?
Arctotis angustifolia is also known as Arctotis angustifolia var. angustifolia, Aster family, Venidium semipapposum var. plantagineum, Venidium plantagineum, and Arctotis plantaginifolia.
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