Description
Selago villicaulis ‘Purple Turtle’ (Purple Turtle Selago)
Selago villicaulis ‘Purple Turtle’, commonly known as Purple Turtle Selago, is a compact, hardy perennial indigenous to South Africa. It forms neat, bushy clumps of fine-textured, glossy green foliage and produces masses of vivid purple flowers from winter to spring, with a repeat flush in midsummer. This long-flowering shrublet attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a vibrant addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. Thriving in full sun with well-drained soil, it is drought-tolerant and ideal for coastal, fynbos, or water-wise plantings.
Light: Full sun
Water: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Height/Spread: 40–100cm high x 40–100cm spread
Uses: Borders, pollinator gardens, coastal gardens, fynbos plantings, containers, water-wise landscaping
