Phygelius aequalis Harv. ex Hiern

Phygelius aequalis

Family: SCROPHULARIACEAE
Genus: Phygelius
Species: aequalis Harv. ex Hiern
Distribution summary: Temperate S.Africa
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H3 - Half hardy; unheated greenhouse/mild winter
Habitat: rocky stream banks in open woodland and forests, 1200-2000 m altitude
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Southern Hemisphere Wolfson bed (N)
Reason for growing: Medicinal

Additional Notes

It is used in traditional medicine, and as a charm to prevent hail damage to crops.

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