Vestia
Vestia spp.
Vestia foetida (14076169625) by peganum (CC BY-SA 2.0)
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Full Sun
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
10a
USDA zone
-1°C
Minimum temperature
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Vestia Overview
A monotypic genus in the Solanaceae or nightshade family containing only one species; Vestia foetida, the Chilean box thorn. It is grown for its glossy, dark evergreen foliage, compact shrubby habit and unusual tubular yellow flowers. However, the leaves have a pungent smell, hence the species name, ‘foetida’ or fetid.
How to propagate Vestia
Cuttings
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Seed
Seed in autumn or spring.
Other uses of Vestia
Grown for its flowers and foliage.