SELAGO VILLICAULIS Purple Turtle

SELAGO VILLICAULIS, commonly known as Purple Turtle, is a compact, multi-branched perennial with fine, glossy green leaves arranged in whorls. Its dense clusters of small, tubular, deep purple flowers bloom nearly year-round, peaking from midsummer to spring, adding vibrant color to mixed beds, rock gardens, or containers, and attracting bees and butterflies.
Flower/s Colour: Deep purple
Height: 12-16 inches
Humidity: Moderate
Indoor or Outdoor: Outdoor
Leaf Colour: Green
Lifespan: Perennial
Soil: Well-draining, rich soil preferred
Structure: Bushy, compact
Sun Requirement: Full sun
Temperature: Not frost-hardy, prefers mild conditions
Water: Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between watering
Wind: Moderate tolerance
Origin: Indigenous to South Africa