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(Trichocephalus stipularis)
Dogface (Trichocephalus stipularis)
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Nicola van Berkel
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Photo by: Nicola van Berkel | License Type: CC BY-SA 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Nicola van Berkel | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 42570 |
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Tianjin, China
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 5" - 34" | 22" | You should be able to grow this plant with no additional irrigation. | Excellent |
| • High Temp. | 71°F - 92°F | 89°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | 36°F - 50°F | 19°F | Your winter temperatures may be too cold for this plant | Too cold |
This plant may not grow well at your location - your winters are too cold.
Summary
Trichocephalus stipularis, commonly known as Dogface, is an evergreen shrub native to the fynbos and grasslands of Southwestern and Southern South Africa. It typically grows to a height of 2-9 feet (0.6-2.7 meters) and a width of up to 3 feet (0.9 meters). The plant has a bushy habit with small, needle-like leaves and produces clusters of pink, tubular flowers that are particularly showy during the fall, winter, and spring months. These blossoms are a valuable source of nectar for pollinators in its native habitat.
Dogface is appreciated for its drought tolerance and long flowering season, making it a suitable choice for water-wise gardens, rockeries, and coastal landscapes. It thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil, ideally sandy or loamy. While it is low maintenance, it benefits from occasional pruning to maintain its shape and encourage more prolific blooming. In regions with similar climates to its native fynbos, it can be used as an attractive ornamental shrub. However, care should be taken as it may not be frost-tolerant.CC BY-SA 4.0
Dogface is appreciated for its drought tolerance and long flowering season, making it a suitable choice for water-wise gardens, rockeries, and coastal landscapes. It thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil, ideally sandy or loamy. While it is low maintenance, it benefits from occasional pruning to maintain its shape and encourage more prolific blooming. In regions with similar climates to its native fynbos, it can be used as an attractive ornamental shrub. However, care should be taken as it may not be frost-tolerant.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 1.5-9 feet
- Width: 1-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, White
- Flowering Season: Fall, Winter, Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to the fynbos and grasslands of Southwestern and Southern South Africa
Other Names
Common Names: Hondegesig
Scientific Names: Trichocephalus stipularis, Phylica stipularis, Passerina conglomerata, Phylica rhizophora, Trichocephalus rhipophorus, Walpersia dregeana, Walpersia rhipophora, Walpersia stipularis
GBIF Accepted Name: Trichocephalus stipularis (L.) Brongn.