Re: Gomphostigma \ u

Gomphostigma is a South African genus in the Loganiaceae (the family
which includes Buddleja).  Based on your description, it sounds like
you've got G. virgatum, a shrub of rocky streambeds which grows to 3-5'
tall, with an almost equal width, eventually.  In spite of its
appearance, I seems to need a steady supply of moisture - that's been my
experience in E. NC, in any case.  

Mike Chelednik 
Greenville, NC
USDA Zone 8  15F > 105F  
hot, wet summers/ cool-cold dry(ish) winters



Janet Smithen wrote:


> 
> Help!
> I've just been given a 1-gallon specimen of a plant I admired in a
> friend's garden. It came with nothing but the genus name (Gomphostigma)
> and the information that it comes from Mexico. Gary Hammer who regularly
> plant hunts in that country, offers it in his Montebello Nursery,
> "Desert to Jungle".
> 
> The specimen I admired was one year old. It grows straight out of the
> soil with a fountain-like form. At the end of each branch the tiny white
> flowers open abundantly in what looks like a raceme. I was told it has
> only now (autumn) just begun to bloom.
> 
> Since I see Gary so seldom, I though I'd turn to all of you first.
> Anything you can tell me:
> ultimate size and habit?, what is it's native habitat? growing
> conditions?
> The tiny linear leaves make it look drought tolerant and sun loving,
> like a Genista. And, because of that resemblance, I've planted it in a
> pot and will keep it there until I know more. Thanks,  Jan
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>                            California Arboretum Foundation
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> Sunset zone : 19
> USDA zone : 10
> 
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