Species native to South Africa, often used in gardening to form clumps. Also as a pot plant. And the flowers are sold in flower shops as cut flowers, with which you can make elegant and very decorative bouquets.
In gardening requires very little care. It prefers rich soils and abundant watering, and can live both in full sun and shade.
If planted in pots or containers, it is important not to use containers that are too large, as this will encourage the development of too much branching, which in turn will reduce the number of flowers.
The subspecies orientalis is prized for being sun and heat resistant and long flowering, and is a favorite plant in Australia for landscaping roadsides and other public areas.
Numerous hybrids and cultivars have been developed from the parent plant, producing white, violet, tinged flowers, etc.
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