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Drumstick flower
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Drumstick flower
Drumstick flower (Zaluzianskya)
Drumstick flower is a genus of flowering plants now regarded as being a member of the Scrophulariaceae, the figwort family. The genus is endemic to Southern Africa and includes some described sixty species. Superficially the shape of the flowers is strikingly phlox-like.
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Perennial
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Attributes of Drumstick flower

Leaf type
Semi-evergreen

Scientific Classification of Drumstick flower

species

Exploring the Drumstick flower Plants

8 most common species:
Zaluzianskya capensis
Midnight candy
Midnight candy is a captivating plant. With its delicate, star-shaped flowers that open at twilight, it is a sight to behold. What sets it apart is its unique ability to release a floral fragrance in the evening, attracting nocturnal insects and moths. This makes it a perfect addition to moonlit gardens, creating a magical ambiance. Additionally, midnight candy has a rich cultural history, being used traditionally for its medicinal properties. Its small size and low maintenance make it a versatile choice for gardens and containers alike.
Zaluzianskya microsiphon
Zaluzianskya microsiphon
Zaluzianskya microsiphon is a captivating, low-growing perennial with petite tubular flowers that reveal a subtle, sweet fragrance in the evening. Its leaves are small and oblong, forming a delicate basal rosette. This plant thrives in well-drained soils and benefits from the full sun to partial shade, where its blooms can attract nocturnal pollinators. Zaluzianskya microsiphon's compact size and unique night-blooming habit make it a charming addition to rock gardens or borders.
Zaluzianskya pulvinata
Zaluzianskya pulvinata
Zaluzianskya pulvinata is a low-growing perennial with a cushion-like form, hence its 'pulvinata' designation alluding to a small pillow. Its most striking trait is the fragrant flowers that bloom at night, unfurling under the cloak of darkness to reveal a starry white brilliance against contrasting dark green foliage. This nocturnal display, aided by the velvety leaves, suits its native habitat's arid conditions by conserving water during the day and attracting nighttime pollinators.
Zaluzianskya parviflora
Mini drumsticks
With its delicate, trumpet-shaped white flowers, mini drumsticks captivates during the evening when its blooms unfurl, releasing a sweet fragrance to attract nocturnal pollinators. This low-growing perennial thrives in rocky soils, its resilient, green foliage forming a tight rosette that conserves moisture and withstands the challenges of its native alpine environments.
Zaluzianskya maritima
Zaluzianskya maritima
Zaluzianskya maritima is a coastal species known for its resilience to salty sea breezes and sandy soils. This plant showcases a low, spreading habit with soft, silvery-green foliage. Its white flowers bloom at night, releasing a sweet fragrance that fills the air, adapted to attract nocturnal pollinators. Zaluzianskya maritima integrates seamlessly into rock gardens or borders, offering year-round visual interest and olfactory delight.
Zaluzianskya distans
Zaluzianskya distans
Zaluzianskya distans, known for its ability to thrive in arid environments, is a robust plant characterized by silver-green foliage and small, delicate flowers. Its sprawling roots allow it to obtain scarce water, while the narrow leaves minimize moisture loss, adapting well to dry, rocky soils. The blossoms exhibit a notable evening fragrance, attracting nocturnal pollinators and contributing to its unique ecological niche.
Zaluzianskya natalensis
Zaluzianskya natalensis
Zaluzianskya natalensis is a South African native, characterized by its densely packed clusters of white, night-scented flowers that provide a stark contrast against its dark-green, spoon-shaped leaves. This perennial thrives in rocky outcrops and grasslands, using its fragrance to attract nocturnal pollinators. Its growth is adapted to well-draining soils, reflecting its resilience to the region's dry conditions.
Zaluzianskya benthamiana
Zaluzianskya benthamiana
Zaluzianskya benthamiana is a night-blooming herb known for its trumpet-shaped white flowers that unfurl under the moonlight, exuding a sweet fragrance. This adaptive species flourishes in temperate climates, its velvety leaves and stems displaying a resilience to cooler temperatures. During the day, its blossoms tightly close, conserving energy and protecting delicate pollinaries, a dance of survival and allure.

All Species of Drumstick flower

Midnight candy
Zaluzianskya capensis
Midnight candy
Midnight candy is a captivating plant. With its delicate, star-shaped flowers that open at twilight, it is a sight to behold. What sets it apart is its unique ability to release a floral fragrance in the evening, attracting nocturnal insects and moths. This makes it a perfect addition to moonlit gardens, creating a magical ambiance. Additionally, midnight candy has a rich cultural history, being used traditionally for its medicinal properties. Its small size and low maintenance make it a versatile choice for gardens and containers alike.
Zaluzianskya microsiphon
Zaluzianskya microsiphon
Zaluzianskya microsiphon
Zaluzianskya microsiphon is a captivating, low-growing perennial with petite tubular flowers that reveal a subtle, sweet fragrance in the evening. Its leaves are small and oblong, forming a delicate basal rosette. This plant thrives in well-drained soils and benefits from the full sun to partial shade, where its blooms can attract nocturnal pollinators. Zaluzianskya microsiphon's compact size and unique night-blooming habit make it a charming addition to rock gardens or borders.
Zaluzianskya pulvinata
Zaluzianskya pulvinata
Zaluzianskya pulvinata
Zaluzianskya pulvinata is a low-growing perennial with a cushion-like form, hence its 'pulvinata' designation alluding to a small pillow. Its most striking trait is the fragrant flowers that bloom at night, unfurling under the cloak of darkness to reveal a starry white brilliance against contrasting dark green foliage. This nocturnal display, aided by the velvety leaves, suits its native habitat's arid conditions by conserving water during the day and attracting nighttime pollinators.
Mini drumsticks
Zaluzianskya parviflora
Mini drumsticks
With its delicate, trumpet-shaped white flowers, mini drumsticks captivates during the evening when its blooms unfurl, releasing a sweet fragrance to attract nocturnal pollinators. This low-growing perennial thrives in rocky soils, its resilient, green foliage forming a tight rosette that conserves moisture and withstands the challenges of its native alpine environments.
Zaluzianskya maritima
Zaluzianskya maritima
Zaluzianskya maritima
Zaluzianskya maritima is a coastal species known for its resilience to salty sea breezes and sandy soils. This plant showcases a low, spreading habit with soft, silvery-green foliage. Its white flowers bloom at night, releasing a sweet fragrance that fills the air, adapted to attract nocturnal pollinators. Zaluzianskya maritima integrates seamlessly into rock gardens or borders, offering year-round visual interest and olfactory delight.
Zaluzianskya distans
Zaluzianskya distans
Zaluzianskya distans
Zaluzianskya distans, known for its ability to thrive in arid environments, is a robust plant characterized by silver-green foliage and small, delicate flowers. Its sprawling roots allow it to obtain scarce water, while the narrow leaves minimize moisture loss, adapting well to dry, rocky soils. The blossoms exhibit a notable evening fragrance, attracting nocturnal pollinators and contributing to its unique ecological niche.
Zaluzianskya natalensis
Zaluzianskya natalensis
Zaluzianskya natalensis
Zaluzianskya natalensis is a South African native, characterized by its densely packed clusters of white, night-scented flowers that provide a stark contrast against its dark-green, spoon-shaped leaves. This perennial thrives in rocky outcrops and grasslands, using its fragrance to attract nocturnal pollinators. Its growth is adapted to well-draining soils, reflecting its resilience to the region's dry conditions.
Zaluzianskya benthamiana
Zaluzianskya benthamiana
Zaluzianskya benthamiana
Zaluzianskya benthamiana is a night-blooming herb known for its trumpet-shaped white flowers that unfurl under the moonlight, exuding a sweet fragrance. This adaptive species flourishes in temperate climates, its velvety leaves and stems displaying a resilience to cooler temperatures. During the day, its blossoms tightly close, conserving energy and protecting delicate pollinaries, a dance of survival and allure.
Spreading night phlox
Zaluzianskya divaricata
Spreading night phlox
Spreading night phlox is a charming perennial with a spreading habit, typically found embracing sun-drenched rocky outcrops. It sports delicate white to pale pink flowers that emit a sweet fragrance as dusk falls, inviting nocturnal pollinators. The narrow leaves and wiry stems are adapted to minimize water loss, a nod to its resilience in arid environments.
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Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
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Drumstick flower
Zaluzianskya
Drumstick flower is a genus of flowering plants now regarded as being a member of the Scrophulariaceae, the figwort family. The genus is endemic to Southern Africa and includes some described sixty species. Superficially the shape of the flowers is strikingly phlox-like.
Lifespan
Lifespan
Perennial
info

Key Facts About Drumstick flower

Attributes of Drumstick flower

Leaf type
Semi-evergreen

Scientific Classification of Drumstick flower

species

Exploring the Drumstick flower Plants

8 most common species:
Zaluzianskya capensis
Midnight candy
Midnight candy is a captivating plant. With its delicate, star-shaped flowers that open at twilight, it is a sight to behold. What sets it apart is its unique ability to release a floral fragrance in the evening, attracting nocturnal insects and moths. This makes it a perfect addition to moonlit gardens, creating a magical ambiance. Additionally, midnight candy has a rich cultural history, being used traditionally for its medicinal properties. Its small size and low maintenance make it a versatile choice for gardens and containers alike.
Zaluzianskya microsiphon
Zaluzianskya microsiphon
Zaluzianskya microsiphon is a captivating, low-growing perennial with petite tubular flowers that reveal a subtle, sweet fragrance in the evening. Its leaves are small and oblong, forming a delicate basal rosette. This plant thrives in well-drained soils and benefits from the full sun to partial shade, where its blooms can attract nocturnal pollinators. Zaluzianskya microsiphon's compact size and unique night-blooming habit make it a charming addition to rock gardens or borders.
Zaluzianskya pulvinata
Zaluzianskya pulvinata
Zaluzianskya pulvinata is a low-growing perennial with a cushion-like form, hence its 'pulvinata' designation alluding to a small pillow. Its most striking trait is the fragrant flowers that bloom at night, unfurling under the cloak of darkness to reveal a starry white brilliance against contrasting dark green foliage. This nocturnal display, aided by the velvety leaves, suits its native habitat's arid conditions by conserving water during the day and attracting nighttime pollinators.
Zaluzianskya parviflora
Mini drumsticks
With its delicate, trumpet-shaped white flowers, mini drumsticks captivates during the evening when its blooms unfurl, releasing a sweet fragrance to attract nocturnal pollinators. This low-growing perennial thrives in rocky soils, its resilient, green foliage forming a tight rosette that conserves moisture and withstands the challenges of its native alpine environments.
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All Species of Drumstick flower

popular genus

More Popular Genus

Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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