Data sources

Fairy-of-the-veld

Heliophila coronopifolia

Animal-friendly

Supports monkey beetles

Supports bees

Growth features

Easy to grow

Aspect

Sun

Plant types

Annual

Soils

Soil: loam

Soil: sandy

Flowering

blue
yellow

Sep Oct Nov

Heliophila coronopifolia is a species of flowering plant in the genus Heliophila. It is native to the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces of South Africa.

Heliophila coronopifolia is a species of flowering plant in the genus Heliophila. It is native to the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces of South Africa.

Distribution
Heliophila coronopifolia is found from Namaqualand to the Western Cape.

Conservation status
Heliophila coronopifolia is classified as Least Concern.

References
External links
Media related to Heliophila coronopifolia at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Heliophila coronopifolia at Wikispecies

Propagation by seed

"In spite of their fragile appearance these little annuals have adapted to grow and flower abundantly in areas known for their heat and drought. Surviving the long dry summer as seeds, they germinate with the autumn rains, which is also the time to sow them. The seed can be scattered directly into garden beds or first sown in seed beds or seed trays. They should be planted out as soon as they are big enough to handle. The seed germinates well, usually within a week. The plants are easy to grow in the garden. They grow fast given the right conditions of full sun, well-drained soil and regular watering during the growing season. Heliophila look beautiful planted densely, giving a mass of blue, or they can be interspersed between other annuals, bulbs or shrubs."

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