A fine herbaceous perennial with very bold leaves. It needs a good supply of water, and on dry soils should be planted in trenches. A light, rich mould is best for it, and it should have sufficient sun to ripen the wood. Lift it in September and winter in the greenhouse. It is increased from off-sets from the root.

The richardia aethiopica grows to a height of 2 ft.

It flowers in March.

Plant classification : Perennial, Herbaceous, Bears Flowers