Plant Finder

PLANT FINDER

Withania somnifera

Download PDF

Botanical Name: Common Names:

Withania somnifera Indian Ginseng, Ashwagandha, Indian Cherry,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Shrubs Shrub Like, Spreading

Description:

Small evergreen low-growing shrub/herb with blue-grey foliage and small green bell-shaped flowers followed by red berries. Commonly known and used as a medicinal plant called Ashwaganda.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

30-60cm 60cm-1m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Courtyard, Low Water Garden, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Mites

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Solanaceae Africa

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green, Grey

Flower Colour: Green

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: TBA

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: High

Frost: Tender

Wind: Medium / Moderate

PLANT INFORMATION PDF