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Gomphostigma virgatum
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River starBog, Marginal, Perennial, Pond, DeciduousFamily: Scrophulariaceae
- Height: 1.5mSpread: 50cm
- Hardy
Flower colour:
White
Foliage colour:
Silver
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Soil
Boggy
Native to the streams and rivers of South Africa and Zimbabwe, Gomphostigma virgatum is a striking marginal plant, bearing evergreen, silver-grey leaves and masses of fragrant white summer flowers. Surprisingly hardy, it should withstand temperate winters.
Grow Gomphostigma virgatum in boggy soil at the edge of a pond, bog garden, or even in a pot, as long as the soil doesn’t dry out. Needs full sun.
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Gomphostigma ‘Virgatum’ and wildlife
Gomphostigma ‘Virgatum’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Gomphostigma ‘Virgatum’ poisonous?
Gomphostigma ‘Virgatum’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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