African Fumitory
Fumaria muralis
Family: Papaveraceae
African Fumitory grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained loam. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow African Fumitory
African Fumitory growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Well-drained loam with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 7-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for African Fumitory as 7-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 60-90 days.
Plant Overview
African Fumitory (Fumaria muralis) is listed in the Papaveraceae family and categorized as a herb with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3513
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
African Fumitory is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained loam. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 7-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 7-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained loam
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-21 days and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 60-90 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-21 days
- Seed depth
- 1/8 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 60-90 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.