Monsonia speciosa L.

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Monsonia speciosa is a hardy, summer-deciduous herb bearing masses of large showy pink flowers in spring (southern hemisphere).

Monsonia speciosa is a hardy herbaceous perennial. The plant is clump-forming and may attain a height of 200 mm. Annual branches are produced from a woody rootstock. Leaves are slightly to deeply digitately compound (like the fingers of a hand). The leaves in most cases are hairless. Solitary flowers are borne on strong stalks about 150 mm in length. Flowers are pink with a deep pink/yellow reverse. Individual flowers are 40-65 mm in diameter.

Monsonia speciosa has a semifibrous, shallow, not succulent-like root system. The roots are not destructive and plants can be planted right next to structures.

Monsonia speciosa is perennial and may live as long as 20 years in its natural habitat. In cultivation it can live as long as 18 years. Monsonia speciosa is summer deciduous and care must be taken not to over-water the plant. Over-watering may cause the summer dormant rootstock to rot.

Conservation Status

Monsonia speciosa is listed as Endangered.

Monsonia speciosa | PlantZAfrica (sanbi.org)

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