| Botanical name | Tetradenia riparia |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | May June July August In Winter to early Spring this plant bears fragranced pale pink to mauve flowers. |
| Common name(s) | Misty plume bush, Ginger bush |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | The foliage are round and light sage green, due to velvety hairs covering them. |
| Uses in landscape design | Indigenous gadening (South Africa) , Coastal , wildlife garden |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Uses | Uses:: Cullinary: Medicinal: yes Cultural: Commercial: Cosmetics: Other Uses: Part Used: Attracts: Features: |
| Wildlife attractions | bees , butterflies , insects |
| Interesting info | The leaves and stems produce a spicy aroma if crushed. |
Tetradenia riparia (Misty plume bush, Ginger bush)
- Botanical name: Tetradenia riparia
- Common name(s): Misty plume bush, Ginger bush
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
Tetradenia riparia is indigenous to Southern Africa. The foliage are round and light sage green, due to velvety hairs covering them. In Winter to early Spring this plant bears fragranced pale pink to mauve flowers. The leaves and stems produce a spicy aroma if crushed.
Family: Lamiaceae
Synonym: Iboza riparia
Botanical Pronunciation: tet-ra-DEE-nee-uh rip-ar-ee-uh
Tetradenia riparia requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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May June July August
In Winter to early Spring this plant bears fragranced pale pink to mauve flowers.
The foliage are round and light sage green, due to velvety hairs covering them.
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